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1972 Map of Buena Vista NE

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Buena Vista NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Industrial activity and irrigation define this West Texas landscape during the early 1970s. The Abell Oil And Gas Field dominates the northwest, while the Sun Valley Oil Field and Masterson Oil Field occupy the southern reaches, showcasing the extensive network of pipelines and drill holes essential to the regional economy. The small settlement of Buena sits near the upper margin, positioned along the path of the Imperial Canal No 5.

Water management is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by the sophisticated canal systems designed to harness local water sources. The Pecos R briefly touches the northeast corner, while the Imperial Canal No 3 and No 5 cut across the terrain, intersecting the natural drainage of Leon Creek and Comanche Creek. This map documents a period where agricultural irrigation and petroleum extraction worked in tandem to shape the local geography of the Pecos River valley.