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1970 Map of Gladiola, 1972 Print
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1970 Map of Gladiola

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Gladiola and its surrounding high plains landscape are defined by the extensive development of the Gladiola Field in the early 1970s. This survey reveals a terrain heavily utilized for petroleum and ranching, evidenced by the dense network of windmills and oil infrastructure. Named landmarks such as the Two Section Presley Windmill, Old Graham Windmill, and Whitley Windmill suggest a history of family-held ranching operations that predate or coexist with the oil boom. The presence of a centralized Gas Plant and numerous Drill Holes underscores the industrial shift in Lea County during this era. The map also captures the transition of the physical landscape through features like the Gladiola Oil Field, where the infrastructure of energy extraction meets the traditional livestock support systems of the Llano Estacado.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain