Newman sits at the northern edge of this West Texas landscape, marking a point of transition near the state line. The area is defined by essential infrastructure for the growing El Paso region, including a series of large-scale water management features such as Northeast Oxidation Pond Number 1 Dam, Number 2 Dam, and Number 3 Dam. These facilities illustrate the industrial footprint necessary to support a modern desert settlement. Transportation and communication are central themes here, evidenced by the primary corridor of Dyer St and the specialized Newman Radio Beacon. The network of roads, including Stan Roberts Sr Ave and Purple Heart Blvd, suggests the planned expansion and military significance associated with the proximity to Fort Bliss.
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1896 · El Paso
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1908 · El Paso
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1939 · Heuco Tanks
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Heuco Tanks
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Newman
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · El Paso
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1941 · Desert
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Fort Bliss
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Desert
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Newman
USGS Topo · 1:62,500