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2019 Map of Leon Junction

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Leon Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Leon River winds through the heart of the central Texas countryside, carving a path between the distinct elevations of King Mtn and Bread Tray Mtn. This rural landscape is anchored by the small communities of Leon Junction in the north and The Grove to the south, where the local road network converges. The terrain is deeply etched by a system of tributaries, including Preachers Cr, Flint Cr, and Metheglin Cr, which define the drainage patterns across the Coryell and Bell County line.

Family history and local heritage are well-preserved across the map through numerous burial sites. Researchers can find the locations of Seaton Cem, King Cem, Graham Cem, and Saint Paul Cem, which reflect the long-standing settlement of these rural ranching and farming areas. The map details a sophisticated network of county roads and farm-to-market routes, such as FM 107 and FM 931, that have facilitated movement through this dissected plateau region for generations.