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1954 Map of Adamsville, 1957 Print
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1954 Map of Adamsville

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Adamsville serves as the central hub of this central Texas landscape, situated where the American Legion Memorial Highway follows the winding valley of the Lampasas River. The terrain is defined by a series of drainages, including North Turkey Creek and South Turkey Creek, which cut through the limestone hills. Evidence of mid-century rural life is scattered across the quadrangle, notably at the Friendship Sch and family burial sites like Straley Cem and Townsen Cem. A particularly distinctive Cold War era feature is the USAF Practice Bomb Target located in the southwestern hills near Onion Top. This mix of traditional ranching geography and military activity reflects the dual nature of the region's mid-1950s development, where ancient creek beds like Kinchelo Creek and Simms Creek remain the primary landmarks alongside modern aerial training grounds.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain