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1970 Map of Belding NE

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Belding NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Fort Stockton Oil and Gas Field dominates the landscape of this 1970 survey, illustrating the industrial footprint of the Permian Basin in Pecos County. The area is marked by a network of energy infrastructure, including an extensive Pipeline and numerous Oil Wells. Of particular interest is the large circular Test Facility near the center of the map, accompanied by an Observation Tower and the Chocatari landmark, suggesting a specialized technological or automotive proving ground.

Ephemeral water features like Courtney Creek and Acebuche Draw cross the terrain, leading toward Lake Leon in the southeast. While the region is primarily industrial, local history is preserved in small details like the Cem near the oil fields and the presence of a remote Landing Strip. The topography centers on the prominent Leon landform, which rises above the surrounding plains and gravel pits.