
The Leon River carves a winding path through the northern landscape of this Central Texas region, marking a sharp contrast to the high points of King Mtn and Bread Tray Mtn further south. This area, spanning the border of Coryell and Bell Counties, centers on rural settlements like Leon Junction and The Grove. The distribution of burial sites, including Saint Pauls Lutheran Cem, Seaton Cem, and the Flint Creek Cem, points to established community centers that have anchored these ranching and farming lands for generations. Numerous small tributaries, such as Metheglin Cr and Preachers Cr, drain the undulating terrain toward the main river. The modern road network follows historic routes like S ST HW 36, connecting the smaller hamlets of Flat to the broader regional economy while maintaining the distinctively open character of the Texas hill country.
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1892 · Temple
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Gatesville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1924 · Gatesville 4-a
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1924 · Temple 2-C
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1924 · Temple 3-B
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1930 · Killeen
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · Mc Gregor
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · Belton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Bland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1947 · Post Oak Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000