1986 Map of Robert Lee

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The E V Spence Reservoir and the Colorado River dominate this West Texas landscape, illustrating the critical role of water management in the Concho Valley region during the mid-1980s. The map captures a transition from the elevated Divide and rugged peaks like Goat Mountain and Devil's Courthouse Peak to the agricultural plains near San Angelo. This era shows the established footprint of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad as it connects small communities like Bronte, Miles, and Rowena. Significant petroleum activity is evident in the western reaches with an extensive Oil Field near Sterling City. Smaller, perhaps vanished localities such as Edith, Orient, and Shawville are documented alongside major landmarks like O C Fisher Lake, providing a clear view of the rural settlement patterns and industrial infrastructure of the time.