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1970 Map of Bledsoe NE

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Bledsoe NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The borderlands between Roosevelt County and Cochran County define this 1970 landscape, where the high plains terrain is marked by the infrastructure of the energy industry and agricultural land management. Numerous Drill Holes and an Oil Well punctuate the landscape, indicating active subsurface exploration during this era. A major Pipeline traverses the northwestern portion of the map, further emphasizing the industrial character of the region.

Local landmarks such as a WT (water tower) and a Gravel Pit appear alongside several livestock Tanks, illustrating the practical requirements of ranching and industry in this arid environment. A small Cem is also present, serving as a quiet point of interest for genealogists tracing local families in this sparsely settled section of the High Plains. The map also meticulously documents fence lines and property divisions, providing a detailed record of land ownership patterns across the state line.