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1961 Map of Kemp

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Kemp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Kemp and the smaller settlement of Becker are the primary hubs of activity in this Kaufman County landscape, which underwent significant transformation during the mid-20th century. The arrival of the Cedar Creek Reservoir dominates the southern portion of the map, illustrating the impact of the Tarrent County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 on the local terrain.

Transportation corridors define the layout of the region, led by the Southern Pacific railroad line and an interesting Old Railroad Grade that suggests earlier patterns of movement through the river bottoms. The topography is further marked by the courses of Kings Creek and Cedar Creek, which feed into the large reservoir. Local landmarks such as the Stadium, Ham Field, and a Landing Strip near the water reflect the community development and infrastructure of the early 1960s and 1980s revision eras.