2019 Map of Potosi

About this map

Potosi and the surrounding ranchlands south of Abilene are defined by the transition from open plains to the prominent topographic rise of the Callahan Divide. This 2019 survey documents a landscape where residential expansion from the city meets traditional West Texas terrain. In the northern reaches, Kirby Lake and Cedar Creek provide critical water infrastructure, while the southeastern corner is marked by the rugged indentations of Bear Cove and Lytle Cove. Local history is anchored at the Potosi Cemetery, located near the intersection of several county roads that serve as the area's primary transportation network. The southern portion of the map shows the headwaters of the South Prong Pecan Bayou, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that flow away from the divide. The presence of the Soil Conservation Service Site 4a Reservoir further highlights the area's focus on water management and land conservation in this semi-arid region.