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1971 Map of Five Wells Ranch SE

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Magutex Oil Field and the adjacent Hutex Oil Field dominate this West Texas landscape, where the petroleum industry and cattle ranching coexist across a high plains expanse. Grounded in a 1971 field check, the survey reveals a transition from traditional livestock water sources to intensive energy production, marked by numerous drill holes and oil wells. The terrain, including the broad Prairie Dog Flat, is peppered with an extensive network of named windmills that serve as vital landmarks and genealogical touchstones for the Andrews County ranching community. These features, ranging from the uniquely named Doodlebug Windmill and Okie Windmill to the Two Section Windmill, trace the layout of family-run operations and historical fence lines in a region where water management was as critical as the oil being extracted from beneath the surface.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23.1 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain