1970s Maps of Upton County, Texas

Explore 20 historic maps of Upton County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Upton County, TX maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Sevenmile Corner NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Sevenmile Corner NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Sevenmile Corner NE
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Upton and Reagan County line comes alive in the 1970s as a hub of energy production. Trace the industrial footprint of the Benedum Oil Field through its network of Oil Wells, Pumping Sta, and the High Lonesome Draw.

  2. 1970 Map of Lindsey Ranch, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lindsey Ranch, 1972 Print
    1970 Lindsey Ranch
    1972 Print · USGS
    Upton County at the start of the 1970s reveals a West Texas landscape defined by the oil industry and ranching life. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace a PIPELINE network through Lindsey Ranch or locate an Oil Well along High Lonesome Draw.

  3. 1970 Map of Sevenmile Corner SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Sevenmile Corner SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Sevenmile Corner SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Upton and Reagan counties in the early 1970s show the peak of the West Texas petroleum boom. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Benedum Oil Field, including Benedum Camp, a Refinery, and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad.

  4. 1970 Map of Rankin SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Rankin SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Rankin SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The West Texas ranchlands at the start of the 1970s are captured here, centered on the Noelke Ranch and its vital water infrastructure. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Schlinke Windmill and remote features like Lost Tank.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1970 Map of Cedar Canyon, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Cedar Canyon, 1973 Print
    1970 Cedar Canyon
    1973 Print · USGS
    The West Texas borderlands of Upton and Crockett counties are seen here in the early 1970s, defined by ranching infrastructure and mineral surveys. Trace the landscape of family-named water sources like Munro Windmill and landmarks such as Cedar Hill.

  6. 1970 Map of Sevenmile Corner, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Sevenmile Corner, 1973 Print
    1970 Sevenmile Corner
    1973 Print · USGS
    Upton County ranching and oil exploration intersect in this 1970s survey of the West Texas plains. Genealogists and historians can trace the remnants of Upland or locate family landmarks such as Tippet Ranch and the Joe Bailey Windmill.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1970 Map of Rankin NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Rankin NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Rankin NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Upton and Reagan Counties are captured here in the early 1970s during a period of active resource extraction and cattle ranching. Researchers can trace the Flat Rock Oil Field, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line, and family-named landmarks like Flat Rock Ranch.

  8. 1970 Map of Rankin, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Rankin, 1973 Print
    1970 Rankin
    1973 Print · USGS
    Rankin at the start of the 1970s was a bustling West Texas rail and oil hub where the Santa Fe line met the Upton County plains. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Rankin Cem, the Duo Day Arena, and remote landmarks like Taylor Windmill.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1971 Map of Hanks Ranch, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Hanks Ranch, 1973 Print
    1971 Hanks Ranch
    1973 Print · USGS
    Upton County ranching and oil production are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape shaped by resource extraction. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Hazel Oil Field and landmarks like the Middle Underwood Windmill.

  10. 1971 Map of McElroy Ranch, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of McElroy Ranch, 1973 Print
    1971 McElroy Ranch
    1973 Print · USGS
    Upton County ranching lands were being reshaped by the energy industry during the early seventies. Researchers can trace the development of the Wilshire Oil Field and the Jack Herbert Oil Field alongside the McElroy Ranch.

  11. 1971 Map of Marlboro Canyon SE, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Marlboro Canyon SE, 1974 Print
    1971 Marlboro Canyon SE
    1974 Print · USGS
    Upton County ranching and oil production meet in the early seventies, where industrial pipelines cross the arid landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of named landmarks like High Lonesome Windmill, China Draw, and the Amacker Tippett Oil Field.

  12. 1971 Map of Marlboro Canyon, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Marlboro Canyon, 1974 Print
    1971 Marlboro Canyon
    1974 Print · USGS
    The West Texas ranching and oil landscape of Upton County is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the massive King Mountain plateau. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Willrode Oil Field and find specific family-named landmarks like the Eddelman Windmill.

  13. 1972 Map of Girvin NE, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Girvin NE, 1974 Print
    1972 Girvin NE
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Texas Permian Basin is captured here in the early 1970s at the height of its mid-century energy production. Researchers can trace the extensive network of the Roberdeau Oil Field, the AT & SF railroad, and landmarks like Soda Lake.

  14. 1972 Map of McCamey South, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of McCamey South, 1974 Print
    1972 McCamey South
    1974 Print · USGS
    The West Texas oil and cattle country near the Pecos River is captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Patton Ranch, trace the historic Old Spanish Ditch, or study the industrial footprint of the Tippett Oil Field.

  15. 1972 Map of Table Top Mountain, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Table Top Mountain, 1974 Print
    1972 Table Top Mountain
    1974 Print · USGS
    Crockett and Upton counties are mapped in the early 1970s, showcasing the high-desert energy economy and ranching life. Genealogists and historians can trace the Kelton Ranch and Tippett sites alongside the extensive workings of the Crockett Oil Field.

  16. 1972 Map of McCamey North, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of McCamey North, 1974 Print
    1972 McCamey North
    1974 Print · USGS
    McCamey and the surrounding oil patches of Upton County are shown in detail during the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape of the Mesa Tank Farm or locate local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and Garden of Memories (Cemetery).

  17. 1972 Map of Girvin SE, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Girvin SE, 1975 Print
    1972 Girvin SE
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Pecos River valley in the early seventies shows a landscape deeply shaped by the oil industry and ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace family land at Johnson Ranch, find old transit points like Adobe Crossing, and follow the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad.

  18. 1972 Map of Square Top Mountain, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Square Top Mountain, 1975 Print
    1972 Square Top Mountain
    1975 Print · USGS
    Upton County during the early 1970s shows a landscape defined by the energy industry and rugged landmarks like Square Top Mountain. Researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line and numerous Oil Wells and pipelines.

  19. 1974 Map of Crane, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Crane, 1977 Print
    1974 Crane
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Permian Basin oil economy is on full display in the mid-1970s as the McElroy Oil Field surrounds the town of Crane. Researchers can trace old pipelines, the County Airport, and schools like Crane-Bethune Sch.

  20. 1974 Map of Castle Gap, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Castle Gap, 1977 Print
    1974 Castle Gap
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Permian Basin landscape near the Crane and Upton County border in the mid-seventies is defined by industrial energy and historic passes. Trace the famous Castle Gap near King Mountain and find local landmarks like County South Cem.

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