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1947 Map of Gatesville East

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Gatesville East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Leon River meanders through the heart of Coryell County, framing the growth of Gatesville in the late 1940s. As the county seat, the town serves as a hub for both civic life and the nearby military presence, with its Courthouse and Hospital clearly marked. The landscape is defined by the significant footprint of the State Reform School to the north and the expansive Fort Hood Military Reservation to the south.

Transportation and topography dictate the region's character, as the St Louis Southwestern railroad tracks parallel the path of South Mountain. Smaller settlements like Mountain and Fort Gates dot the terrain, alongside community landmarks such as Liveoak Ch and Odd Fellows Cemetery. The presence of Scott Airfield reflects the mid-century aviation and military activity that shaped this central Texas corridor between the river and the rolling hills.