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1979 Map of Elida SE

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Elida SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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High plains ranching and resource extraction define this corner of Roosevelt County during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The landscape is dotted with the infrastructure of the Llano Estacado, where water management is critical to the survival of local operations. Features such as the School Section Well and the Rector Well indicate a reliance on groundwater, while the presence of the New Windmill and U.S. Windmill suggest active livestock grazing throughout the sections.

Subsurface exploration is also evident across the quadrangle. Frequent markings for an Oil Well and various Drill Holes or a singular Drill Hole highlight the intersection of traditional ranching with the petroleum industry. One of the more poignant local landmarks is a solitary Grave located in the southern portion of the survey, a small but significant piece of human history in an otherwise industrial and agricultural landscape.