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2010 Map of Abilene East

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Abilene East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Abilene's eastern sprawl is characterized by a dense concentration of preserved history and modern infrastructure. The city's growth is anchored by significant heritage sites including the Parramore Historic District, the Abilene Commercial Historic District, and the Sayles Boulevard Historic District. To the south, the State Epileptic Colony Historic District and the Abilene State Hospital Cemetery reflect the long-standing institutional history of the area.

Water management is a central theme, with a complex system of reservoirs like Lytle Lake and Kirby Lake, alongside smaller bodies such as the tiered Zoo Lake Number 1 and Zoo Lake Number 2. Educational and recreational landmarks are prominent, from the Hardin-Simmons University campus in the north to the West Texas Fairground and Abilene Regional Airport, showing a landscape balanced between residential life and regional utility.