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1959 Map of Weatherford South

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Weatherford South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Weatherford anchors the northern edge of this Parker County landscape, showing the city's southward expansion as recorded in the late 1950s and updated through the 1970s. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Sanchez Creek and East Sanchez Creek, where the rural character is evidenced by numerous small family-named crossings and landmark institutions. Local history is deeply embedded in the rural plots, featuring several religious and memorial sites such as Spring Creek Ch and the Blackwell Cem in the southeast.

Transportation corridors like the Veterans World War II Highway and the Missouri Pacific rail line highlight the area's role as a regional hub. An Old Railroad Grade suggests an earlier era of transit now integrated into the changing landscape. From the collegiate grounds of Kangaroo Stadium to the industrial utility of various Gravel Pit operations, the map documents a transition from traditional ranching and farming to more modern suburban and recreational developments like Holland Lake Park.