1988 Map of Austin West

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The Colorado River carves a dramatic path through the western edge of Austin in this late-1980s topographic study, defining the landscape between the Jollyville Plateau and the urban center. The river alternates between Lake Austin and Town Lake, flanked by high-elevation landmarks such as Mount Bonnell and Mount Larson. Suburban expansion is evident in the incorporated limits of West Lake Hills and Rollingwood, where the residential street networks contrast with the expansive green spaces of the Wild Basin Wilderness Park and Zilker Park.