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1964 Map of Little River

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Little River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Meandering through central Bell County, the Little River carves a complex path across a landscape defined by small agrarian settlements and early industrial activity. The map captures the communities of Academy and Little River during a period of transition, where traditional landmarks like the Joe Lee Sch and High Sch anchor the rural population. Notable for local history, the sheet identifies several family and community burial grounds, including Reeds Lake Cem and Sunshine Cem, providing critical data for genealogical research.

A distinctive mid-century addition to the terrain is the Temple Drag Strip, situated near the road between Academy and the river, reflecting the region's evolving recreational culture. Extensive Gravel Pits along the riverbanks indicate the local extractive industry that helped build the area's infrastructure. From the confluence of Boggy Creek to the Bell Co Milam Co boundary, the map details the intricate network of watercourses and elevation changes, such as the prominent Knob, that shaped this Texas river valley.