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2016 Map of Gatesville East

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Gatesville East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Gatesville serves as the central hub of this Central Texas landscape, where the Leon River winds past the town’s southern edge. The map reveals a dense network of local history through its numerous cemeteries, including Restland Cem, Odd Fellows Cem, and Oak Grove Cem, providing valuable touchpoints for genealogical research. To the southeast, the community of Fort Gates sits near the river, accompanied by its own namesake Fort Gates Cem and the Powell Cem.

The topography is defined by the prominent South Mountain rising east of the city, separating the Leon River valley from the northern drainage of Coryell Cr. Water features such as Stillhouse Br and Turnover Cr highlight the drainage patterns that shaped local settlement and agriculture. Aviation history is also represented on the periphery, from McGregor Airport in the northwest to the Longhorn Auxiliary Landing Strip in the south, reflecting the area's role in regional transportation and defense infrastructure.