Old Maps of Upton County, Texas for Hiking & Exploration

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Upton County, TX maps

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  1. 1928 Map of Crane
    1928 Map of Crane
    1928 Crane
    1928 Print · USGS
    West Texas ranching and the early oil boom meet at the Pecos River during the late twenties. Trace the growth of new petroleum hubs at Crane and McCamey alongside family-named landmarks like McElroy and Cody Bell.

  2. 1928 Map of Rankin
    1928 Map of Rankin
    1928 Rankin
    1928 Print · USGS
    West Texas is captured during the transformative oil boom of the late twenties, showing the rise of petroleum towns alongside older ranch outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace early Permian Basin settlements like Texon, Santa Rita, and the legendary boomtown of Best.

  3. 1954 Map of Pecos, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Pecos, 1964 Print
    1954 Pecos
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mid-century West Texas reveals a landscape of expanding oil fields and cattle ranching along the winding Pecos River. Local historians can trace family ranch lands like Goodrich Ranch, follow the Texas and Pacific rails, or locate the historic Horsehead Crossing.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of San Angelo, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of San Angelo, 1967 Print
    1954 San Angelo
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Concho Valley and eastern Permian Basin transition from ranching to a burgeoning oil economy during the mid-twentieth century. Trace the expansion of San Angelo near Goodfellow AFB and locate old crossroads like Stiles, Texon, and Barnhart along the SANTA FE railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Pecos
    1957 Map of Pecos
    1957 Pecos
    1957 Print · USGS
    West Texas in the mid-fifties is a landscape of desert oil fields and vital rail corridors. Researchers can trace the sprawling Pyote Air Force Base, the historic Horsehead Crossing, and the rail stops at Mentone and Saragosa.

  6. 1958 Map of San Angelo
    1958 Map of San Angelo
    1958 San Angelo
    1958 Print · USGS
    West Texas in the late fifties centers on the growing hub of San Angelo and its vital river confluences. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Santa Fe railroad to outposts like Fort Chadbourne, Big Lake, and the specialized community of Sanatorium.

  7. 1964 Map of Perkins Lake, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Perkins Lake, 1967 Print
    1964 Perkins Lake
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Permian Basin oil and ranching landscape of the 1960s is meticulously detailed at the Crane and Upton county line. Researchers can trace historic ranch properties like the Glass and Everitt Ranch and dozens of family-named landmarks including Denson Windmills and Pee Wee Windmill.

  8. 1965 Map of San Angelo
    1965 Map of San Angelo
    1965 San Angelo
    1965 Print · USGS
    West Texas in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape shaped by the petroleum industry and strategic water management. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridor through Texon and Big Lake, or locate military landmarks like Goodfellow AFB and Broome Air Force Auxiliary Airfield.

  9. 1965 Map of South Cowden Ranch, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of South Cowden Ranch, 1967 Print
    1965 South Cowden Ranch
    1967 Print · USGS
    The West Texas range meets the mid-century oil boom in the mid-1960s, where vast energy fields intersect with historic cattle operations. Genealogists and historians can trace ranch boundaries and water sources like South Cowden Ranch, Hillbilly Windmill, and Railway Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1967 Map of Midkiff, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Midkiff, 1970 Print
    1967 Midkiff
    1970 Print · USGS
    Midland and Upton counties are shown during a peak of mid-century industrial growth. Local historians can trace energy development through the Midkiff settlement, the Midkiff Gas Plant, and a sprawling network of Oil Wells.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1968 Map of Benge Corner SE, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Benge Corner SE, 1970 Print
    1968 Benge Corner SE
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Permian Basin oil boom is on full display in this late 1960s survey of Upton County. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace ranching and energy operations through the Cross L Ranch, the Pegasus Oil Field, and the Tree Windmill.

  12. 1968 Map of Benge Corner NW, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Benge Corner NW, 1970 Print
    1968 Benge Corner NW
    1970 Print · USGS
    Midland and Upton counties are shown during the late 1960s as a high-density network of oil production and pipelines began to transform the ranching landscape. Trace the industrial footprint of the Pegasus Oil Field and Sweetie Peck Plant alongside family landmarks like Hatley Windmill.

  13. 1968 Map of Midkiff NW, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Midkiff NW, 1970 Print
    1968 Midkiff NW
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Permian Basin oil fields on the Midland County and Upton County border appear in the late sixties as a dense network of energy infrastructure. Trace the early industrial footprint of Midkiff Camp, Oil Wells, and the Johnson Draw drainage.

  14. 1968 Map of Benge Corner SW, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Benge Corner SW, 1970 Print
    1968 Benge Corner SW
    1970 Print · USGS
    Upton County was deep in the mid-century petroleum boom when this survey was conducted. You can trace the complex infrastructure of the Pegasus Oil Field and Davis Oil Field or locate ranching landmarks like Barr Ranch.

  15. 1968 Map of Midkiff SW, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Midkiff SW, 1970 Print
    1968 Midkiff SW
    1970 Print · USGS
    Upton County during the late sixties presents a landscape of industrial extraction and wide-open West Texas ranch land. Researchers can trace the proliferation of the petroleum industry through numerous Oil Wells, industrial Gravel Pits, and the isolated Roadside Park.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1968 Map of Benge Corner, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Benge Corner, 1970 Print
    1968 Benge Corner
    1970 Print · USGS
    The West Texas plains at the edge of the Permian Basin are captured here during the late 1960s oil boom. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the intersection of Benge Corner, the extensive Pegasus Oil Field, and the Johnson Draw drainage.

  17. 1968 Map of Midkiff SE, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Midkiff SE, 1970 Print
    1968 Midkiff SE
    1970 Print · USGS
    The West Texas oil boom and ranching traditions meet in the late sixties along the Upton and Reagan County line. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Oil Field and find family-named landmarks like the Barrett Ranch.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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

  22. 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.

  23. 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

  24. 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.

  25. 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

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