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2022 Map of Abilene West

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Abilene West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Dyess Air Force Base dominates the western landscape of this Taylor County region, serving as a massive structural anchor for the suburban expansion of Abilene. The map reveals a transition from dense residential grids to military and industrial zones, characterized by the extensive facilities at the base and the commercial hub of the Mall of Abilene to the southeast. Transport corridors like the Pacific RR and the Interstate system dictate the flow of the modern city, while smaller outlying communities like Impact, Tye, and Wylie retain their distinct footprints on the periphery.

Local history is preserved in several dedicated spaces, from the Tye Cem and Little Elm Cem to the sprawling Elmwood Memorial Park. Water features such as Cat Claw Cr and Buttonwillow Creek weave through the development, providing a natural contrast to the structured urban planning. The presence of the Flying B Ranch Airstrip and Truitt Davis Lake in the north indicates a landscape that still balances aviation, recreation, and rural heritage amidst the growing city.