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1969 Map of Jal

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

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The town of Jal serves as the central hub of this late-1960s desert landscape, positioned at the intersection of a significant pipeline and rail network. The Texas New Mexico railroad line cuts a sharp diagonal across the arid terrain, reflecting the industrial priorities of the Permian Basin. This energy-focused economy is further evidenced by the numerous Gravel Pits and gravel extractions scattered throughout the region.

Community life is anchored by local education and entertainment, with High Sch and Burke Jr High Sch providing a structured town center. Just south of the main settlement, a Drive-in Theater and a Roadside Park alongside the highway capture the mid-century roadside culture of the American Southwest. To the south, the small siding or community of Bennett is situated amidst a vast network of pipelines, illustrating the systematic extraction and transport infrastructure that defined Lea County and the neighboring Texas borderlands during this era.