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1940s Maps of Bell County, Texas

Explore 10 historic maps of Bell County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Bell County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Bell County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Bell County, TX maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Fort Hood
    1947 Map of Fort Hood
    1947 Fort Hood
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coryell and Lampasas Counties are shown here during the post-war expansion of military and rail infrastructure. Researchers can trace the layout of Fort Hood alongside rural landmarks like Willow Springs School, Starkle Cemetery, and the Variety Club Boys Ranch.
  4. 1947 Map of Bland, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Bland, 1953 Print
    1947 Bland
    1953 Print · USGS
    Bell and Coryell County rural life is captured here in the late 1940s, documenting a landscape of small schools and family cemeteries. Trace the heritage of Sparta and Bland or locate ancestral sites like Liberty Hill Cem and Phoenix Sch.
  7. 1947 Map of Fort Hood, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Fort Hood, 1953 Print
    1947 Fort Hood
    1953 Print · USGS
    Fort Hood and its surrounding Texas hill country are captured here just after the war, showing the post's massive expansion across the county line. Researchers can trace the original cantonment layout near the Station Hospital or locate early training sites like the IMPACT AREA and Jack Mountain Ranges.
  10. 1947 Map of Post Oak Mountain, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Post Oak Mountain, 1953 Print
    1947 Post Oak Mountain
    1953 Print · USGS
    Killeen and the surrounding hill country are shown just after the war, as the military presence at Fort Hood transformed the local landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace early residential areas like Jan Mock Village or find old river crossings such as Mason Crossing and Riggs Ford.
  13. 1947 Map of Killeen, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Killeen, 1953 Print
    1947 Killeen
    1953 Print · USGS
    Bell and Coryell Counties appear here in the years following the war, showcasing the early growth of Killeen and the Fort Hood Military Reservation. Local historians can trace vanished schoolhouses and churches like Union Hill Sch and McDowell Ch alongside the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe line.
  16. 1947 Map of McMillan Mountains, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of McMillan Mountains, 1953 Print
    1947 McMillan Mountains
    1953 Print · USGS
    Central Texas hills and military expansion meet in the late 1940s near the Bell and Coryell county line. Researchers can trace family landmarks like Mayberry Cem and the Willow Springs Sch against the rising presence of the Fort Hood Military Reservation.
  19. 1947 Map of Leon Junction, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Leon Junction, 1953 Print
    1947 Leon Junction
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coryell County is captured here in the late 1940s as rural life centered around the St Louis Southwestern railroad and the Leon River. Local historians can trace family roots at The Grove, Leon Junction, and the King Cem.
  22. 1947 Map of Killeen, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Killeen, 1953 Print
    1947 Killeen
    1953 Print · USGS
    Killeen was rapidly expanding just after the war as the neighboring military installation grew in importance. Researchers can trace the tracks of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe and find long-standing community landmarks like Evergreen Cem and Little Trimmer Creek Sch.
  25. 1947 Map of Nolanville, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Nolanville, 1953 Print
    1947 Nolanville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Nolanville and the surrounding Bell County ranchlands are captured here in the late 1940s as the rail and river networks shaped the local economy. Researchers can trace rural landmarks including Union Grove Sch, Burris Cem, and the path of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad.
  28. 1947 Map of Copperas Cove, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Copperas Cove, 1953 Print
    1947 Copperas Cove
    1953 Print · USGS
    Copperas Cove and Kempner are shown in the late 1940s as rural centers alongside the growing military presence at Fort Hood. Genealogists can locate family sites at Starkie Cem and Smith Cem or trace the early course of the Lampasas River.
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