
Leon River wind through the heart of Bell County in the mid-1920s, anchoring a landscape of small agricultural settlements and rural social centers. The community of Moffat serves as a local hub, supported by the Moffat School and several nearby creek systems. The density of educational and religious structures here is remarkable for the era, reflecting the tight-knit nature of the district. Notable local landmarks include Bethel Church, Hopewell Church, and Berea Church, which served as the spiritual anchors for families farming the surrounding plains.
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1892 · Temple
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Gatesville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1924 · Gatesville 4-d
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1924 · Gatesville 4-a
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1924 · Temple 2-C
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1924 · Temple 3-C
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1930 · Killeen
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · Mc Gregor
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · Belton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Bland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000