Loading map...

2022 Map of Post Oak Mountain

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Post Oak Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Killeen anchors the southern edge of this landscape, where the northern residential expansion of the city meets the sprawling military infrastructure of Hood Army Airfield. The map reveals a distinct transition from the dense street grids of neighborhoods like those along W Rancier Ave and Poage Ave to the open, strategically significant terrain to the north. This area is defined by a series of prominent elevations and gaps, including Post Oak Mtn, Sugar Loaf Mtn, and Castle Mtn, which overlook the winding path of Cowhouse Creek.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Blackburn Cem situated near the intersection of the natural and built environments. The map also documents significant water management features, such as the Soil Conservation Service Site 5a Reservoir and Engineer Lake, highlighting the land's dual use for military training and conservation. Named gaps like Gulps Gap and Black Gap further emphasize the complex topography that has shaped movement through this part of the Coryell and Bell county line.