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1963 Map of Kingswood

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Kingswood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Kingswood sits atop the high ground between the deep drainage of the North Fork Rough River and the undulating uplands leading toward Harned. This 1960s revision captures the landscape just as the Rough River Lake reservoir had reshaped the local geography, with the water level noted at its normal pool elevation of 490. The area is characterized by a network of small creeks like Tules Creek and Lick Creek that carve through the limestone terrain, leading to features such as Cave Spring and Bens Hole.

Community life centers on rural crossroads and spiritual landmarks, including the Mt Zion Ch Cem near Westview and St Anthonys Sch further south near Axtel. The U.S. Corps of Engineers presence is marked by the U.S. Reservation Boundary and various recreational sites like Picnic Area Site 8, reflecting the transition of this part of Breckinridge County from purely agricultural use to a managed water resource and recreation area.