1984 Map of Potosi

About this map

The community of Potosi anchors this 1984 topographical survey of the borderlands between Taylor and Callahan counties. The landscape transitions from the relatively flat terrain near the Abilene Corporate Bdy in the northwest to the more dramatic topography of the southern reaches, where the high ridge of the Divide separates drainage basins. This area is defined by its watercourses, including Lytle Creek and Cedar Creek, which wind through the northern sections, while the South Prong Pecan Bayou emerges in the southeast corner. Below the prominent escarpment, hidden pockets like Bear Cove and Lytle Cove provide geographic markers for local land use and ranching history. Multiple Oil Wells dot the southern hills, reflecting the region's energy production in the mid-1970s and 1980s, while the sparse road network emphasizes the rural character of the area just outside the expanding city limits.