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1966 Map of Reynolds Bend

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Reynolds Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Clear Fork Brazos River carves a winding path through this portion of Throckmorton County, creating dramatic topographic relief at Hittson Bluff and the prominent S Bend. This mid-century survey documents a landscape where ranching history and frontier archaeology intersect. Notable historic sites are scattered along the riverbanks, including the Camp Cooper Ruins, Tecumseh Ruins, and Indian Village Ruins.

Evidence of early transportation and settlement is preserved through named river points such as Bartholomew Crossing, Reynolds Crossing, and the Matthews Landing Area. For genealogists, the map identifies local burial sites like the Reynolds Bend Cem and Treadwell Cem. The region's economy is reflected in the established Oil Field and numerous tanks like Wildcat Tank and Telephone Tank, which support the dry-land agriculture and resource extraction of the Texas plains.