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1964 Map of Legion

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Legion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Guadalupe River corridor south of Kerrville defines this portion of the Texas Hill Country, shown here as it transitioned through the mid-1960s with later updates. The settlement of Legion serves as a focal point for healthcare and community services, anchored by the sprawling Veterans Hospital and the Research Lab (USDA). Educational and recreational life is well-documented through sites like Peterson Jr High Sch, the Lions Camp for Crippled Children, and Kerrville State Park.

Tracing the complex drainage patterns reveals a landscape carved by numerous creeks including Sycamore Creek, Third Creek, and Wolf Creek. Genealogy and local history researchers will find significant value in the mapped locations of the Garden of Memories Cem, Brown Cem, and Tivy Cem. The Southern Pacific Railroad line skirts the river, marking the era's critical transportation infrastructure alongside notable terrain features like Tivy Mtn.