Katz Oil Field occupies the southeastern reaches of this landscape, marking a site of industrial activity amidst the drainage basins of West Texas. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Brazos River as it enters from the south, joined by the persistent flows of N Croton Cr and Wedington Cr. Further north, Smelter Canyon and Gyp Cr carve through the earth, revealing a land shaped by geological erosion and ranching interests. Water management in this arid environment is evident through several named bodies, including McElroy Lake and Arnold Ranch Lake, which serve as vital landmarks in a territory navigated by a network of county roads like Co RD 352 and C R 235. The map illustrates the specific intersection of natural waterways and modern energy extraction near the turn of the 21st century.
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1954 · Lubbock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Wichita Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Wichita Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Kiowa Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Jud
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Cedar Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Dark Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Knox City NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Kiowa Peak NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Kiowa Peak NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000