1954 Map of Austin

About this map

Austin and the surrounding Central Texas counties are depicted here during a period of significant mid-century expansion. The transition from the Jollyville Plateau across the Balcones Escarpment creates a striking topographic divide between the western hills and the eastern plains. In the north, Fort Hood occupies a massive footprint near the Lampasas River, while Camp Mabry remains a focal point within the capital city. The regional hydrography is anchored by the Colorado River and the newly formed Lake Somerville, which had only recently altered the landscape of the Yegua Creek basin.