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1986 Map of Crane

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Crane
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Pecos River serves as a defining boundary in this West Texas landscape, winding between Ward, Crane, and Pecos counties. The mid-1980s terrain is heavily marked by the extensive infrastructure of the Permian Basin, where massive petroleum operations like the Mc Elroy Oil Field and Mc Camey Oil Field dominate the surface. Settlements such as Crane and Mc Camey serve as hubs for this energy-driven economy, while smaller locales like Grandfalls and Imperial are situated near the river's path.

Industrial and transport networks are prominent, featuring the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR and numerous gravel pits. The natural topography remains distinct despite the industrial presence, from the prominent King Mountain to the shifting Sand Hills in the north. Curious landmarks like Juan Cordona Lake and the Bobcat Hills offer specific points of interest for those tracing the intersection of resource extraction and the harsh regional geography.