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1969 Map of Hobbs SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Monument Draw cuts diagonally across this high plains landscape, defining the topography of a region straddling the New Mexico and Texas border during the late 1960s. The map illustrates a transition from established ranching life, represented by the Kornegay Ranch, to an intensifying industrial presence. Extensive networks of pipelines, numerous Oil Wells, and scattered Drill Holes indicate the expansion of the Permian Basin's energy infrastructure.

Near the northwestern corner, the small settlement of Nadine sits at the intersection of local roads, while the presence of several Gravel Pits suggests localized resource extraction for construction. The survey captures the exact alignment of county and state boundaries, including where Lea, Gaines, and Andrews counties meet, providing a precise record of the land use and industrial footprint during this era of petroleum development.