1973 Map of Dallas Store

About this map

Bagley North Oil Field, Bagley West Oil Field, and the central Bagley Oil Field dominate this high-plains landscape of Lea County during the early 1970s. The region is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the petroleum industry, including a complex network of pipelines, numerous oil wells, and a Landing Strip with an adjacent Radio Tower to service the remote operations. Despite the industrial footprint, traditional ranching persists in the corners of the map, anchored by the Acrey Ranch, Medlin Ranch, and Four Lakes Ranch. The local landmark at Dallas Store serves as a small human hub in an otherwise expansive terrain. To the northeast, the Four Lakes Area provides a distinct geographic contrast to the Simanola Valley, illustrating the subtle shifts in this arid topography.