1969 Map of Indian Mesa

About this map

Walker Oil Field dominates this West Texas landscape, where the industry of the late 1960s is etched across the high plateau. The map captures a transition between the massive elevation of Indian Mesa and the surrounding drainage systems, including Big Harkey Canyon and the Upper Fourmile Draw. While much of the terrain is defined by petroleum extraction and drilling, the presence of the McKenzie Ranch and the small settlement at Gregg indicate the persistent ranching roots of the region.