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1931 Map of Tolar

Name: 1931 Topographic Map of Tolar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1931
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1931

About this map

The Brazos River carves a sharp, winding path through the heart of Hood County, defining the physical and economic geography of this North Texas region in the early 1930s. The settlement of Granbury sits prominently along the river's bend, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural landscape. Nearby, Thorp Spring and the Fort Worth and Rio Grande railway illustrate the era's reliance on both water resources and steam-powered transportation.

Away from the riverbanks, the terrain is marked by significant landmarks like Comanche Peak and a network of seasonal waterways including Stroud Creek and Rough Creek. Rural life is anchored by local institutions such as Friendship Sch and Brushy Sch, which were central to the community before the mid-century trend toward school consolidation. The presence of the Ft Worth Road shows the emerging importance of overland vehicle travel connecting these river towns to larger Texas hubs.