The McElroy Oil Field dominates this Permian Basin landscape, where a dense network of industrial and ranch roads reflects the area's dual economic history. Centered on the town of Crane, the survey shows a structured grid of streets giving way to specialized routes named for the energy companies that shaped the region, such as Magnolia Loop and Humble Camp Rd. This 2010 snapshot illustrates the intersection of mid-century oil infrastructure with the modern community, including the Crane County Airport and the local settlement at Mayfield. Beyond the urban core and oil operations, the terrain remains defined by natural features like the seasonal Draw and the sprawling McElroy Ranch Rd, which leads toward the high rangeland of the Texas plains. The proximity of Crane Memorial Gardens to the main town site offers a specific point of interest for those researching local genealogy.
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1928 · Crane
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Pecos
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Pecos
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Doodle Bug Well
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Perkins Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Benge Corner SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · McElroy Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Marlboro Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1974 · Crane SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1974 · Crane
USGS Topo · 1:24,000