1965 Map of Belton

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The Leon River and Lampasas River converge in this Bell County landscape, shaped by the mid-century engineering of the Belton Reservoir. The 1960s footprint of Belton shows a concentrated downtown core giving way to emerging residential developments like Miller Heights and Leon Heights. The western edge of Temple enters the frame from the east, connected by the heavy rail lines of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. Local institutions and rural anchors are well-represented, including the Taylors Valley Ch, Cater Sch, and the North Belton Cem. Military and recreational activity is evident at Camp Kinsolving and several riverside parks. The presence of numerous Gravel Pits along the riverbanks points to the area's extractive industry supporting regional growth during this period.