Six Flags Over Texas Aerial View, Arlington 1969

This authentic 1960s color photograph, captured in 1969, provides an expansive aerial perspective of Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. The archival image reveals the intricate layout of the park’s early years, showing the El Aserradero log flume snaking through the dense canopy of trees. To the right, the massive surface parking lot is packed with vintage automobiles of the era, illustrating the park’s immense popularity. Various themed buildings with rustic and mid-century architecture are scattered throughout the wooded grounds, connected by winding pedestrian pathways. In the distance, the iconic pink-toned Oil Derrick observation tower can be seen rising above the treeline. This view highlights the “park within a park” design philosophy that founder Angus G. Wynne Jr. implemented to preserve the natural landscape. While Six Flags Over Texas is still standing and has grown into a world-class thrill destination, many of the core landmarks visible here, including the world’s first log flume, remain in operation today. This factual record captures the scale and ambition of the first Six Flags park during its first decade. All our images are available as royalty-free instant downloads for use in books, media, and creative projects – or make your own prints for home, work, or as a truly unique gift.