The Leon River winds through this central Texas landscape, which is defined by the military infrastructure and rural burial grounds of Coryell County. Military aviation history is prominent here, shown through the Longhorn Auxiliary Landing Strip and the Shorthorn Auxiliary Landing Strip, both of which are situated near the northern grid of 18th St and Central Ave. These facilities stand in contrast to the numerous family and community cemeteries that dot the countryside, including Mound Cem, Bethel Cem, and Friendship Cem. The topography is marked by distinct elevations such as Dalton Mtn, Langford Mtn, and the Henson Mountains, which overlook a network of creek drainages like Owl Cr and Henson Cr. Small rural hubs like Mound and Flat serve as the primary markers of settlement, connected by a system of country roads and state highways that navigate the various points and hollows of the river valley.
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1894 · Gatesville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1924 · Gatesville 4-a
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1930 · Killeen
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Fort Hood
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Bland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1947 · Fort Hood
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1947 · Purmela
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Post Oak Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1947 · Killeen
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Oglesby
USGS Topo · 1:24,000