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1973 Map of Montopolis

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Montopolis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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Bergstrom Air Force Base dominates the center of this landscape, its expansive runways and military infrastructure set against the winding course of Onion Creek. In the north, the Colorado River flows through Town Lake and past the community of Montopolis, where the river’s sharp curve at Hornsby Bend marks a significant geographical feature. The area reflects a mix of suburban expansion and older rural foundations, with several schools like Travis High Sch and Del Valle High Sch serving growing neighborhoods.

Evidence of early Texas settlement is visible in the scattered landmarks south of the air base, including the distinctive Pilot Knob and the small communities of Colton and Moores Crossing. Researchers will find local history preserved at sites like Burdett Prairie Cem and Salem Ch. The industrial footprint of the era is noted by numerous Gravel Pits and the Missouri Pacific railroad corridor, while recreational spaces like Fiesta Gardens along the river highlight the era's civic development.