Texpac Oil Field anchors the southern portion of this high plains landscape, illustrating the region's long-standing reliance on petroleum extraction. The terrain is defined by the ephemeral drainage systems of Wards Draw and Wardswell Draw, which cut across a grid of rural infrastructure that straddles the border between Texas and New Mexico. The importance of groundwater in this arid environment is highlighted by the presence of isolated landmarks like West Windmill and Iron Windmill, essential markers for cattle ranching operations such as Waits Ranch. A dense network of local roads, including State Line Rd and Ranch Road 1757, facilitates movement between the scattered industrial sites and agricultural holdings that dominate the area.
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1954 · Hobbs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Brownfield
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Brownfield
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Hobbs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Brownfield
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1969 · Humble City
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Humble City NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Humble City SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Prairieview
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Prairieview SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000