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1958 Map of Palo Pinto

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Palo Pinto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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Possum Kingdom Lake dominates this mid-century landscape, held back by the Morris Sheppard Dam. The reservoir creates a complex shoreline of deep bays and sharp points, including Hells Gate and the waters surrounding Costello Island. Beyond the lake, the Brazos River continues its winding course through a series of dramatic loops, notably Fortune Bend and Dalton Bend.

The presence of the Loyd-Dalton Oil Field and the Belding Oil Field indicates the region's mid-century petroleum economy, while the State Fish Hatchery and Worth Ranch highlight its role as a recreational and conservation hub. Topographical landmarks like Schoolhouse Mountain and Mc Adams Peak provide high ground above the water and the small settlements of Palo Pinto and Graford. Local heritage is preserved in sites such as Mc Adams Cem and the Lukingdom Ch.