Salado is the central hub of this Bell County landscape, situated along the banks of Salado Creek where the local transportation network of the 21st century converges. The historic village character is evidenced by the Salado Cem and a dense network of roads like Thomas Arnold Rd and N Main St that radiate from the town center. To the south, the settlement of Prairie Dell sits near the headwaters of S Darrs Cr, while the northern edge of the map reaches the southeastern limits of Belton. The area is defined by its complex drainage systems, including Willingham Br, Buttermilk Cr, and Mustang Cr, which feed into the primary creek system. Private ranching legacies are visible through features like E S C Robertson Ranch Lake, while modern aviation needs are met by the Salado Airport located east of the main interstate corridor.
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1885 · Taylor
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1887 · Taylor
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Temple
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Georgetown
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Gatesville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Taylor
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1924 · Gatesville 4-d
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1924 · Temple 3-C
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1930 · Killeen
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · Belton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500