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1967 Map of Lake Abilene, 1987 Print
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1967 Map of Lake Abilene

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Lake Abilene and its surrounding parklands serve as the centerpiece of this Taylor County landscape, where the waters of Elm Creek are harnessed for the region. The map reveals a transition from the structured recreational spaces of Abilene State Park and Camp Tonkawa to the more isolated agricultural and ranching terrains of the south. High ground is dominated by distinctive topographic features like Steamboat Mountain and Flat Top Mountain, while the lowlands are carved by a dense network of drainages including Mill Creek, Cedar Creek, and Elam Creek. Evidence of local rural life is found at Moro Ch and Puckett Springs, alongside numerous oil wells and gravel pits that indicate the extraction-based economy of the late 1960s. To the southeast, the secondary reservoir at Graham Lake further illustrates the critical role of water management in this part of Texas.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1967
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain