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1985 Map of Buckeye NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Dean Ranch and Fort Ranch anchor this high-plains landscape of Lea County, characterized by a sparse, industrial settlement pattern during the mid-1980s. The map illustrates a complex infrastructure for resource extraction and water management, notably featuring an extensive Aqueduct system and a dedicated Pumping Sta that supported operations in the desert environment. Small community centers such as Maljamar and Buckeye serve as the primary hubs in an otherwise open expanse of ranchlands and section lines.

Industrial activity is evidenced by the presence of a Gravel Pit and a prominent Radio Tower, while labels like Williams suggest family ties to specific land tracts. This provisional survey provides a clear view of the transition between the agricultural ranching traditions and the mechanical demands of the Permian Basin's energy and mineral sectors, capturing the region just before significant modern developments changed the local infrastructure.