1966 Map of Germania

About this map

Texas and Pacific rails cut a sharp diagonal through the Permian Basin landscape in the mid-1960s, defining the corridor between Germania and Greenwood. This semi-arid terrain in the West Texas oil patch is characterized by a dense network of a Pipeline infrastructure and numerous wells, reflecting the intensive industrialization of the era. Natural features like Salt Lake and the winding Mustang Draw provide a stark contrast to the rectilinear grid of county roads and survey lines. The boundary between Martin and Midland counties bisects the region, where the economy was driven by petroleum extraction and extractive industries, as evidenced by several Gravel Pits and Borrow Pits clustered near the railroad. For those studying the evolution of Texas oil towns, the map reveals the layout of these small settlements before significant modern expansion altered their footprint.