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1957 Map of Twin Buttes

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Twin Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Twin Buttes Reservoir and the surrounding landscape of Tom Green County are meticulously documented in this mid-century study, which captures the region just as major hydrological changes were being recorded. The map highlights the intersection of the Middle Concho River and the expansive San Angelo Lake, providing a clear view of the water management infrastructure including various spillways and the prominent Pulliam Pt.

Industrial activity and local transit define the terrain, with an Oil Field and numerous Oil Tanks situated north of the Arden Road. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts a diagonal path across the southern half of the sheet, passing near the distinct Chapel-on-the-Hill and the natural landmark of Twin Buttes. This survey, updated with 1971 revisions, serves as a vital record of the West Texas plains before further modern development altered the drainage patterns of Red Slough and Lake Nasworthy.