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1965 Map of Goldsmith

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Goldsmith
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Goldsmith Oil Field and several surrounding petroleum basins define this Permian Basin landscape during the mid-1960s. The settlement of Goldsmith serves as the primary hub, supported by a nearby Oil Camp and a network of pipelines and service roads that crisscross the arid terrain. Unlike many desert regions, the area is dotted with numerous small water bodies, including Prairie Dog Lake, Coyote Lake, and Antelope Lake, which provide distinctive natural landmarks amidst the industrial infrastructure.

The sheer density of energy development is evident through the naming of specific production zones like the East Goldsmith Oil Field, North Cowden Oil Field, and the Lawson Oil Field. These labels, alongside features such as a Radio Tower and Water Tank, reflect the specialized nature of the region's mid-century economy. For those researching the history of the Texas oil industry or family ties to the Ector County oil patches, this survey preserves the precise footprint of active drilling and settlement before later decades of expansion.