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1967 Map of Lake Abilene

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Lake Abilene
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Lake Abilene dominates the northern reaches of this Taylor County landscape, serving as a primary water resource just south of the city. The area shows a distinct divide between the recreation-focused terrain of Abilene State Park and Camp Tonkawa, and the industrial character of the southern hills. An expansive Oil Field is marked by numerous Oil Wells, particularly concentrated around the drainage of Elomont Creek and Flag Creek.

Notable landmarks like Steamboat Mountain and Flat Top Mountain anchor the central and southwestern topography. Rural community life is anchored by Moro Ch and the waters of Puckett Springs, while the network of drainage basins including Elm Creek and Mill Creek illustrates the intricate watershed feeding the reservoirs. These features provide a clear view of the mid-century balance between natural resource extraction and the development of public parklands.