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1947 Map of Shell Mountains, 1953 Print
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1947 Map of Shell Mountains

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Shell Mountains and Manning Mountains dominate this 1947 landscape in Coryell County, which was then transitioning into a significant military training area. The Fort Hood Military Reservation Boundary cuts through the terrain, clearly separating the restricted Impact Area and various Mountain Ranges from the remaining rural infrastructure. The mapping reveals a network of early transport routes like Old Georgetown Rd and Turnover Road, alongside several small family burial grounds that survived the area's conversion, including Walker Cem, Spring Hill Cem, and White Cem. Waterways such as Cowhouse Creek and Henson Creek carve through the limestone ridges, while distinctive local landmarks like Stampede Mountain and Royalty Ridge provide fixed points in a territory that was becoming increasingly defined by its proximity to the growing military post.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain