Belton Lake dominates the southern reaches of this landscape where the Leon River winds through Horseshoe Bend. The rural character of the region is defined by a network of farm roads and county lines, connecting small central Texas settlements like Whitson and Meador Grove. Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds throughout the area, including Station Creek Cem, Eagle Springs Cem, and the Moody Leon Cem. The mapping shows a transition from the agricultural uplands toward the riparian lowlands of the river valley. To the east, the community of Stampede sits near the crossing of Stampede Cr, while landmarks like the Tick Hill Airfield reflect more contemporary land use amidst these longstanding rural townships.
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1892 · Temple
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Gatesville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1924 · Gatesville 4-a
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1924 · Temple 2-C
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1924 · Temple 3-B
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1930 · Killeen
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · Mc Gregor
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · Belton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Bland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1947 · Killeen
USGS Topo · 1:62,500