1947 Map of Copperas Cove

About this map

Copperas Cove sits at the northern edge of this post-war landscape, where the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad cuts across the rising terrain of Sevenmile Mountain and Copperas Point. The 1947 survey captures a transitional period for the Texas Hill Country, documenting the western boundary of the Fort Hood Military Reservation alongside established rural communities. Cultural landmarks like Kempner Cem, Starkie Cem, and the Clear Creek Sch anchor the small settlements and ranch lands between the heights of Taylor Mountain and the winding course of the Lampasas River to the south. Notable geographic passes such as Ogletree Gap and Starkie Gap define the movement through this dissected plateau, providing a clear record of the local road and rail infrastructure before mid-century expansion altered the region.