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2022 Map of Bland

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Bland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Belton Lake dominates this central Texas landscape, where the waters of the Leon River reach into the deeply dissected terrain of the Owl Creek Mountains. This area along the Coryell and Bell County line showcases a modern rural geography shaped by significant water management and military-adjacent land use. Settlement patterns are sparse, defined by landmarks like the Trimmer Family Cem and the small airfield at The Grove/Ranch Airport, while higher elevations like Bland Mtn and Sparta Mtn rise above the complex network of inlets and peninsulas.

Industrial and recreational infrastructure is evident near Temple, with features such as the Sparta Valley Park and the rugged topography of Denmans Bluff overlooking the southern reaches of the lake. The map tracks the winding courses of Owl Cr, Flint Cr, and N Nolan Cr, which feed the larger reservoir system. This survey provides a clear look at the contemporary interface between the natural ridges and the engineered lakefront.