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1958 Map of Copperas Cove

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Copperas Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe (AT&SF) railroad defines the northern corridor of this 1950s landscape, connecting the growing community of Copperas Cove with Kempner to the west. The terrain is marked by significant elevation changes, from the prominent Copperas Point overlooking the town to the passage through Ogletree Gap. This era shows a rural landscape in transition, where family burial grounds like Smith Cem and Toby Cem sit near evolving institutions such as the Variety Club Boys Ranch.

The southern reaches of the map are bound by the winding path of the Lampasas River, where the borders of Coryell, Bell, Burnet, and Lampasas counties converge. To the east, the edge of the Fort Hood Military Reservation encroaches upon the hilly ranch lands. Local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and Athletic Field reflect mid-century community life, while the Clear Creek Ch and its namesake Clear Creek highlight the importance of water and faith in these Central Texas uplands.