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1970 Map of Kermit NW

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Kermit NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Monument Draw cuts a wide, seasonal path through this corner of the Permian Basin, where the landscape is defined by vast stretches of Shifting Sand and a complex industrial network. Field checked in 1970, this survey captures the intersection of the Lea County and Winkler County line at the New Mexico-Texas border. The map reveals an intensive petroleum and ranching economy, marked by a dense grid of pipelines, a Gasoline Plant, and a Gas Plant.

Family-named landmarks are scattered across the desert floor, serving as vital infrastructure in an arid environment. Numerous named water sources, such as the Ture Windmill, Baird Windmill, and East Simpson Windmill, anchor the topography near Cheyenne Farms and Walton Ranch. An aqueduct and various pumping stations further illustrate the significant engineering required to manage water and oil resources in this borderland region.