2012 Map of Imperial NW

About this map

The Running W Oil Field and the West Sand Hills Oil Field define the industrial footprint of this West Texas landscape in the early 21st century. The map reveals a dense network of specialized infrastructure required for petroleum extraction, including service roads named for major industry players like Pennzoil Loop and Exxon Loop. This mechanical grid is punctuated by traditional ranching landmarks, such as the Eli Long Ranch and several functional water features like the R B Windmill, R B Valley Windmill, and Middle Windmill. The intersection of energy production and cattle ranching is evident in the naming of local thoroughfares, from Warren Plant Rd to Sandhills Headquarters Rd, illustrating how large-scale industrial operations and historic landholdings coexist in the Permian Basin.