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1971 Map of Five Wells Ranch SW

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Five Wells Ranch SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Wemac Oil Field anchors this Permian Basin landscape, where industrial extraction and ranching infrastructure coexist on the West Texas plains. Surveyed in the early 1970s, the terrain is defined by a dense network of pipelines, oil wells, and drill holes interspersed with the vital water sources required for livestock. Named landmarks like the Waldon Place Windmill and the specifically branded Aermotor Windmill highlight the reliance on groundwater in this arid environment.

Local transportation is traced through historic routes such as Old Midland Road, Ruskin Road, and Telephone Road, which connect the scattered resource extraction points. The map also records several family or location-specific features, including the Pasture Across the Lane Windmill and South Fasken Windmill, providing a clear look at the specialized spatial organization of 20th-century Andrews County ranching and energy operations.