1957 Map of Hawley

About this map

The Clear Fork Brazos River snakes through this landscape in Jones and Taylor Counties, anchoring a region defined by mid-century petroleum and transportation infrastructure. North of the city limits of North Abilene, the map documents the Cosden Refinery and a network of pipelines and pumping stations that supported the local oil economy. The Fort Worth and Denver (Burlington) railroad runs parallel to the highway, connecting the town of Hawley with the larger hub to the south.