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1967 Map of Divide Country

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Divide Country
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Yates Field dominates the northwest portion of this West Texas landscape, signifying the intense petroleum extraction activity occurring within the high Divide Country during the late 1960s. The terrain is defined by a series of significant drainage systems, notably Upper Fourmile Draw and Lower Fourmile Draw which cut across the southwestern quadrant, while North Sixmile Draw and its southern counterpart carve through the eastern hills.

Evidence of industrial infrastructure is pervasive, with numerous Oil Wells and Drill Holes dotting the plateaus. A prominent Pipeline and several service routes, including a primary Private road, trace the contours of the land to support the energy operations. This survey provides a precise look at the intersection of natural topography and industrial development, from the steep walls of Riffle Canyon to the artificial landmarks like the Radio Tower and Water Tank that aided navigation in this arid environment.