1970 Map of Cedar Point Ranch

About this map

Seminole Draw snakes across the northern reaches of this West Texas landscape, providing the primary relief in an area otherwise defined by resource extraction. The 1970 landscape is heavily marked by the infrastructure of the Permian Basin's petroleum industry, particularly within the McFarland Oil Field and the Arrow Field. Numerous Oil Wells, Drill Holes, and a significant Pipeline segment demonstrate the intensive development of the region's mineral wealth. Near the Gaines Co Andrews Co line, the map transitions into more open ranching territory, centered on the Cedar Point Ranch. This survey documents a specific phase of Texas energy history, capturing the density of drill sites and auxiliary structures like the local Radio Facility and various Gravel Pits used for road maintenance across the desert plains.