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1969 Map of Hobbs East

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Hobbs East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The East Hobbs Oil Field dominates the landscape at the intersection of Lea Co, New Mexico, and Gaines Co, Texas. This 1969 survey reveals a transitional period for Hobbs, where the expanding street grid meets a landscape defined by petroleum infrastructure and drainage patterns like Seminole Draw. The residential blocks of eastern Hobbs are densely packed with civic institutions, including Highland Jr High Sch, Taylor Sch, and Coronado Sch, reflecting the community's mid-century growth. Religious life is anchored by several notable congregations, such as Taylor Memorial Ch and Jefferson St Ch.

Beyond the city limits, the map traces the extensive network of pipelines and pumping stations required to support the local oil economy. To the south, Prairie Haven Cem and Everglades Cem sit on the periphery of the urban area, while Eagle Stadium and the nearby Armory serve as local landmarks. The contrast between the rigid town layout and the irregular terrain of the surrounding oil fields illustrates the industrial foundation of this border region.