2016 Map of Belton

About this map

The Belton and Temple corridor is defined by the convergence of the Leon River and the Lampasas River, where mid-20th century infrastructure meets older Texas settlements. Centered on the Univ of Mary Hardin-Baylor campus, this area showcases the expansion of regional transportation, notably the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Bridge and the State Highway 53 Bridge. The landscape is dotted with numerous small burial grounds that speak to the area's genealogical depth, including North Belton Cem, South Belton Cem, and more isolated sites like Ferguson Cem near Hartrick Bluff. Water management and recreation are prominent through the presence of Belton Lake and the Northgate Reservoir, while smaller communities such as Midway, Hobbs, and Taylors Valley maintain their distinct identities between the larger urban centers.