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1984 Map of Palo Pinto

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Palo Pinto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The community of Palo Pinto serves as the focal point for this survey, situated south of the dramatic, winding loops of the Brazos River. This 1984 map captures the landscape in a transitional period, showing the intersection of local watercourses like Town Branch and Eagle Creek as they drain toward the river. The topography is defined by prominent elevations such as Kyle Mountain and Wynn Mountain, while the winding river creates distinct peninsulas like Dalton Bend, Chick Bend, and Crawford Bend.

Beyond the residential layout of the town, the map documents land use and natural features including the open space of Rocky Prairie and a Roadside Park. Smaller drainages such as Wolf Branch and Mill Branch illustrate the intricate watershed that has shaped the settlement patterns and agricultural potential of this part of Palo Pinto County. The proximity of Schoolhouse Mountain and Crawford Mountain to the river's path underscores the geological constraints on travel and development during this era.