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1966 Map of Austin West

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Austin West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Colorado River winds through this 1966 topographic study of Travis County, defining the boundary between the expanding suburbs of West Austin and the high ground of the Jollyville Plateau. The map shows a landscape in transition, where established rural sites like Preece Cem and McNeil Cem meet newer developments in West Lake Hills and Rollingwood. Strategic and recreational hubs are prominent, including the Camp Mabry Military Reservation and Lake Austin Metropolitan Park.

Industrial activity is visible in several Gravel Pits and a Quarry near Cat Mountain, while the city's growth is marked by its infrastructure, from the Filtration Plant to the numerous radio towers atop Mount Larson. Historic landmarks such as the Treaty Oak and the Municipal Golf Course near Town Lake anchor the urban core, providing a detailed look at the capital's westward footprint before the era of major highway expansion.