1973 Map of Cedar Point SE

About this map

Mescalero Ridge dominates this 1970s landscape, forming the dramatic western edge of the Llano Estacado. This escarpment, also labeled as the Caprock, creates a sharp topographic break between the elevated plains to the east and the lower desert terrain to the west, where shifting sand is noted. The map captures a moment of intense industrial activity in the Permian Basin, evidenced by the extensive Caprock Oil Field and the Tulk Oil Field to the southeast. Dozens of individual oil wells and drill holes are scattered across the terrain, connected by a network of jeep trails and pipelines. Local ranching history is represented by the Medlin Ranch and Zimmerman Ranch, while communication infrastructure is highlighted by the KBIM radio tower.