1967 Map of Lake Abilene

About this map

Abilene State Park anchors this West Texas landscape, bordering the waters of Lake Abilene as they were surveyed in the mid-1960s. The terrain is defined by dramatic mesas and ridges, including the prominent Steamboat Mountain and Flat Top Mountain, which rise above a network of seasonal drainages like Elm Creek and Mill Creek. This era of Taylor County history is marked by a clear intersection of recreation and industry, with numerous Oil Wells peppered across the hillsides and concentrated within the Flag Oil Field.