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2012 Map of Weatherford South

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Weatherford South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Weatherford College anchors the northern portion of this landscape, marking the southward expansion of the Parker County seat during the early 20th century. The terrain is defined by the branching tributaries of Sanchez Creek and Threemile Branch, where the rural character of central Texas meets modern infrastructure. To the south, the small communities of Bethel and Harmony persist as local landmarks, with their history preserved in sites like Harmony Cemetery.

Aviation and transit networks are prominent features, with the Sam Little International Airport and Post Oak Airfield reflecting the region's mid-century development. In the southeast, Lake Moncrief and the winding Spring Creek indicate the drainage patterns toward the Brazos River basin. Family history is etched into the landscape at Curtis Cemetery and Blackwell Cemetery, while historical routes like Chisholm Trail and Quanah Hill Road trace the paths of early cattle drives and settlers.