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2016 Map of Flattop

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Flattop
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Abilene's northeastern outskirts meet the rolling ranch lands of West Texas in this 2016 survey, where three county lines—Jones, Shackelford, and Callahan—intersect. The landscape is defined by the drainage networks of Spring Creek and its western fork, flowing across a terrain marked by the namesake Flattop elevation to the south. The transition from urban development to open country is sharp, with the settlement of Hamby and its adjacent Cem serving as a local landmark.

Transportation and infrastructure are central to this area's character, evidenced by the presence of Portlock Airfield and a grid of rural routes such as Wildcat Road. The survey details the geographic complexity of the region's waterways, including Deadman Creek and South Prong Long Creek, providing a clear picture of the hydrological divide near the city limits. This map captures the area as it maintains its identity as a gateway between the Big Country's primary hub and the surrounding cattle-and-creek country.