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1956 Map of Hamilton East

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Hamilton East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Hamilton serves as the central hub of this mid-1950s survey, showing its growth along the 36th Division Memorial Highway. The town's infrastructure is visible through landmarks like Kuykendall Stadium and Oak Wood Cem, while the surrounding landscape is defined by the winding Leon River and several smaller tributaries including Pecan Creek and Alexander Creek.

Rural life in Hamilton County is anchored by small community centers and landmarks such as the Rock House Sch (Historical) and the Blue Ridge Chs. To the southeast, the settlement of Aleman sits near an Old Railroad Grade, marking the path of former transportation lines. The map also documents local industry through numerous Caliche Pits and the City Lake reservoir, which stands out against the terrain of Booley Mountain and Blue Ridge.