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1961 Map of Bono

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Bono
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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The Brazos River carves a dramatic oxbow at the De Cordova Bend in the upper corner of this 1961 survey, defining the rugged border between Johnson, Hood, and Somervell counties. This landscape is characterized by its complex drainage network, where numerous waterways like Cedar Creek, Georges Creek, and Ham Creek cut through the limestone terrain. The southern portion of the sheet is anchored by Cleburne State Park, which centers on a reservoir formed by the damming of Camp Creek.

Settlement patterns in the early 1960s remain largely rural, centered on the small community of Bono and the edge of Nemo. Evidence of local industry and infrastructure is visible through several labeled quarries, a Gravel Pit, and a large Substation. Highlighting the era's transportation, U.S. Route 67 serves as the primary corridor bisecting the region, while landmarks like Berry Knob provide distinct orientation points within the broken topography.