1986 Map of San Angelo

About this map

San Angelo serves as the hub of this West Texas landscape, where the confluence of the North Concho River and South Concho River meets the expansive waters of Lake Nasworthy and Twin Buttes Reservoir. The map illustrates the region's mid-1980s configuration, dominated by the sprawling operations of Goodfellow Air Force Base and the historic footprint of Fort Concho. Beyond the city, the terrain transitions into a patchwork of ranching and energy extraction, characterized by the Toenail Oil Field and the Neva West Oil and Gas Field. Rural life is centered around small outposts such as Knickerbocker, Sherwood, and Mertzon. Extensive drainage networks, including Lipan Creek and Spring Creek, reveal the hydrological patterns of the Edwards Plateau's edge, while landmarks like Lopez Peaks provide topographic variation in a region defined by its wide draws and strategic water management.