
The Paluxy River winds through the limestone-scored terrain of Hood and Somervell counties, anchoring a rural landscape defined by deep valleys and upland plateaus. The small settlement of Paluxy sits near the confluence of Richardson Cr and Pony Cr, where the riverbed cuts through the surrounding ranchlands. This modern topographic view preserves the locations of several community landmarks essential for local history, including Rock Church Cem and Glenn Cem. The geography is characterized by numerous seasonal drainage channels and named recesses such as Windmill Hollow, Goss Hollow, and Buzzard Roost Hollow. In the northwest corner, Texas A and M Lake provides a notable water feature near the Erath county line. The road network, including the Rock Church Hwy and Coleman Ranch Rd, follows the natural contours of the river valley and the ridges above it.
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1889 · Granbury
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1890 · Stephenville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1920 · Stephenville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1923 · Granbury 2-a
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1931 · Tolar
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Dallas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Abilene
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Dallas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Abilene
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Tolar
USGS Topo · 1:24,000