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1970 Map of Fort Stockton West

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Fort Stockton West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Fort Stockton appears here as a thriving West Texas hub in the early 1970s, defined by its complex intersection of energy, agriculture, and transportation. The town's historic core is detailed with the Old Fort Cem, Comanche Sch, and the legendary Comanche Springs. Beyond the city limits, the landscape reflects the industrial reach of the Fort Stockton Oil and Gas Field and the Gomez Oil and Gas Field, dotted with numerous gas plants and pumping stations.

Modern infrastructure like Interstate 10 and the County Airport contrast with older landmarks like the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line. Topographical features such as Twomile Hill and The Needle Point provide vertical relief against the expansive network of oil wells and gravel pits. From the James Rooney Memorial Park to the Lake Leon reservoir, the map illustrates the critical role of water management in this arid Pecos County environment.