Old Maps of Paynes Corner, Gaines County

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Paynes Corner, Gaines County maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Hobbs, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Hobbs, 1963 Print
    1954 Hobbs
    1963 Print · USGS
    The High Plains and Permian Basin transition is captured here at the height of the mid-century energy boom. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the foundations of Humble City, locate the Potash Mine and Plant, and follow the Texas-New Mexico RR.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Hobbs
    1958 Map of Hobbs
    1958 Hobbs
    1958 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of the Texas-New Mexico border are shown here during the height of the mid-century oil boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Hobbs, Lovington, and Jal, alongside ranching landmarks like James Ranch and the early Texas-New Mexico Railway.

  3. 1971 Map of Paynes Corner, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Paynes Corner, 1973 Print
    1971 Paynes Corner
    1973 Print · USGS
    Gaines County entered the 1970s as a major petroleum hub, with this survey showing the dense well networks of the North Riley Oil Field. Trace the industrial footprint around Paynes Corner and the path of Seminole Draw.

  4. 1985 Map of Seminole, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Seminole, 1986 Print
    1985 Seminole
    1986 Print · USGS
    Gaines County and its neighbors are captured in the mid-eighties during a period of sustained energy production and agricultural persistence. Researchers can trace the sprawling oil fields and rail stops along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe near Denver City and Mungerville.

  5. 1992 Map of Seminole
    1992 Map of Seminole
    1992 Seminole
    1992 Print · USGS
    The Texas high plains in the early nineties show a landscape of heavy oil production and rural crossroads. Trace old family connections near Seminole, Denver City, or Seagraves, and explore the natural geography of Cedar (Salt) Lake.

  6. 2022 Map of Paynes Corner, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Paynes Corner, 2022 Print
    2022 Paynes Corner
    2022 Print · USGS
    Gaines County's rural landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of ranching life and modern infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace property boundaries and local travel routes along Seminole Draw, Ranch Rd 181, and Nadine Rd.

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