1971 Map of Marlboro Canyon SE

About this map

The Amacker Tippett Oil Field and the Amacker Tippett Oil Field South dominate this West Texas landscape, showing the intensive energy development in Upton County during the early 1970s. The terrain is defined by a sparse but vital network of water sources and industrial infrastructure, including the BFP Oil Field and numerous named windmills that supported ranching operations in this arid environment. Significant drainage features like China Draw cut through the topography, flanked by several Gravel Pits and a complex web of pipelines. Local history is preserved through the naming of these windmills, such as the High Lonesome Windmill, Buck Trap Windmill, and Murchison Windmill, which often reflect family ownership or local landmarks of the era. The map provides a clear record of how the petroleum industry and traditional ranching coexisted on the Edwards Plateau.