1972 Map of Dora SW

About this map

Industrial expansion in the High Plains is evident in this 1970s survey of eastern Roosevelt County. The landscape is characterized by a high frequency of Drill Hole markers and Oil Well sites, indicating active resource exploration during this era. A significant Pipeline traverses the northern and eastern portions of the quadrangle, serving as a primary infrastructure link for the regional energy sector. The topography is predominantly open terrain, where isolated water sources like the common Well were essential for sustaining the agricultural and ranching operations that defined the local economy alongside the burgeoning oil industry. This map provides a clear record of the spatial distribution of these energy-related features at the height of regional development.