1948 Map of Smithville, 1956 Print
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1948 Map of Smithville

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Camp Swift Military Reservation dominates the northwestern corner of this Central Texas landscape, established during a decade of transition for the region's rural character. Southward, the Colorado River carves a deep path through the terrain, creating distinct landforms such as Hardeman Bend and David Bottom near the town of Smithville. The area's agricultural and social foundations are evidenced by a dense network of country schools and churches, including Ridgeway Sch and Ch and Mesquite Ch, alongside family-named cemeteries like Dixon Cem and Burkhardt Cem.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.9 inches

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