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1985 Map of Abilene

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Abilene
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The Callahan Divide cuts across this mid-1980s landscape, separating the drainage of the Leon River from the Pecan Bayou system. The city of Abilene serves as the regional anchor, flanked by the sprawling operations of Dyess Air Force Base and the Abilene Regional Airport. This era shows the established infrastructure of the Missouri Pacific Railroad and Interstate 20 running east-west through towns like Clyde and Baird.

Smaller rural communities such as Cross Plains, Oplin, and Cottonwood dot the plains and foothills, while the rugged terrain south of the city includes landmarks like Buffalo Gap and Steamboat Mountain. Evidence of the region's natural resource economy is visible through numerous oil fields and a Gravel Pit near the Taylor and Callahan county line. Recreational and conservation areas are represented by Abilene State Park and the waters of Lake Coleman, providing a clear view of the balance between military presence, transportation hubs, and rural Texas life.