1959 Map of Tin Top

About this map

The Brazos River carves a dramatic path through this section of the Texas landscape, dominated by the serpentine waters of Lake Granbury and the prominent loop of Horseshoe Bend. The 1979 revision of this 1959 survey reveals a rural territory transitioning with the development of the reservoir, yet maintaining its historic character through established settlements like Tin Top and Fairview. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of community landmarks, including New Prospect Ch, Fairview Ch, and several family or local burial grounds such as Irby Cem and the Hering Cem. The map illustrates a complex drainage network where Sanchez Creek and Long Creek feed into the river valley, set against the relief of Nebo Mountain and the distinct lowlands of Blair Valley and Hightower Valley.