1965 Map of McGregor

About this map

McGregor serves as a critical junction for the Central Texas rail network in the mid-1960s, defined by the crossing of the St Louis Southwestern and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads. The town's layout includes civic landmarks like the High Sch and a local Cem, while the surrounding landscape is dominated by the sprawling footprint of the Naval Industrial Reserve Ordinance Plant to the south. This military-industrial presence, situated along the South Bosque River, marks a significant era of government investment in McLennan County. Beyond the urban grid, the map records rural features such as the Comanche Springs Cemetery and the Texas A and M University Research Center, illustrating the region's dual identity as both an agricultural hub and a center for strategic industry. The terrain is crisscrossed by several waterways including Pecan Creek and Wasp Creek.