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1968 Map of Clabber Hill Ranch

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Clabber Hill Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The energy-rich landscape of Andrews County is defined by a dense network of extraction and transport in the late 1960s. This survey illustrates the convergence of several major petroleum districts, including the Fuhrman Mascho Oil Field and the Andrews South Oil Field. The terrain is marked by a systematic grid of pipelines and numerous oil wells, demonstrating the industrial scale of West Texas production during this era.

Scattered among these industrial features are family-named landmarks and essential ranching infrastructure. Named windmills, such as the Jackson Parker Windmill and Wolf Windmill, serve as vital water markers in the arid environment. To the south, the Clabber Hill Ranch and the North Cowden Oil Field highlight the dual land use of the region, where traditional ranching coexists with the Refinery and infrastructure required for the mid-century oil boom.