1984 Map of Carlsbad

About this map

Carlsbad serves as the primary settlement on this West Texas landscape, positioned where the North Concho River flows past the edge of the rising plateau. In the mid-1980s, the area's geography was defined by a network of drainage systems including Live Oak Creek, Sulphur Draw, and East Rocky Creek which cut through the limestone terrain. The industrial footprint of the region is evident through multiple Gravel Pits concentrated near the river corridor, while a Gaging Station on the Concho monitors the vital water levels of this arid environment. This map also delineates the jurisdictional boundary between Tom Green Co and Irion Co, showing how the rugged topography dictates the placement of roads and homesteads across the county line.