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1967 Map of Ross Mountain

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Ross Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Ross Mountain and its neighboring peaks dominate this landscape at the intersection of Young, Jack, and Palo Pinto counties. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent elevations, including Shin Oak Mountain, Cement Mountain, and Bear Mountain, interspersed with narrow valleys and hollows like Buck Hollow. This area shows a clear pattern of energy and resource extraction, with numerous Oil Wells and a central Gas Plant linked by a complex network of pipelines that traverse the ridges.

Water management and recreation are central to the southern portion of the map, where the waters of Possum Kingdom Lake reach into the land near Kisinger Mountain. Cultural markers such as the Center Ridge Cemetery and a dedicated Picnic Ground suggest a settled but low-density community life revolving around these geographic landmarks. Significant drainage systems, including Rock Creek and Board Tree Creek, carve through the ridges, illustrating the natural watershed before it meets the regulated levels of the lake.