1970 Map of Hillburn City

About this map

Hillburn City stands as a focal point in this high plains landscape of Lea County, where the mid-century economy is defined by petroleum extraction and ranching. The presence of the Caudill Oil Field, complete with a Pumping Sta and a network of pipelines, illustrates the industrial footprint of the era. This industrial activity exists alongside older markers of land use, such as the Dean Windmill and the Cox Cemetery, which offer valuable points of reference for genealogists and local historians. The terrain is further characterized by scattered gravel pits and numerous wells, while the Zip Landing Area suggests the necessity of light aircraft for navigating these expansive distances. This survey provides a precise look at the transition between traditional grazing lands and the intensive development of the Permian Basin's energy resources.