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1959 Map of Weatherford South

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Weatherford South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The southern outskirts of Weatherford extend into the rolling countryside of Parker County, where rural life in the late 1950s is defined by small crossroads settlements and family landmarks. Small communities such as Bethel and Harmony anchor the interior, while the landscape is crisscrossed by established waterways including Sanchez Creek, Threemile Branch, and Hart Branch. Local landmarks such as The Double Log Cabin and the Live Oak Country Club provide specific points of interest for historical researchers, while the Texas and Pacific railroad line cuts through the northeastern corner near Earls Creek.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial grounds and religious centers, such as Hill Crest Cem, Harmony Cem, Buckwell Cem, and the Spring Creek Ch. The map also reveals the aviation history of the region, noting the Gaane Airfield (Abandoned) east of the Old Dennis Road. From the sporting grounds at Kangaroo Stadium to the industrial presence of a Gravel Pit, the sheet illustrates the transition from an urban county seat to a working landscape of farms and creeks.