2012 Map of Germania

About this map

Germania and the surrounding plains of Midland County are defined by a grid-like network of rural roads and the diagonal passage of E Hwy-80. This landscape, recorded just after the first decade of the millennium, illustrates the transition from traditional ranching lands to a more structured suburban and industrial footprint near the Permian Basin. To the southeast, the settlement of Greenwood serves as a local hub, anchored by its proximity to FM-307. The presence of Salt Lake in the northwest quadrant provides a rare natural landmark amidst the surveyed tracts, which are divided by numerous county routes including E Co Rd-55 and E Co Rd-105. This network of roads, many bearing numerical designations, highlights the systematic development of the West Texas oil and cattle country during this era.