2010 Map of Marlboro Canyon

About this map

Willrode Oil Field and Heluma Oil Field anchor this 2010 landscape of Upton County, where energy extraction and ranching define the geography of the Permian Basin. The terrain is dominated by the dramatic rise of King Mountain and the carving of Marlboro Canyon, features that dictate the sparse but essential road network including RD 495 and Co RD 490. Isolated landmarks like the Eddelman Windmill and Mountain Pasture Windmill point to the enduring presence of cattle ranching alongside the more modern infrastructure of the King Mountain Oil Field. The intermittent drainage of Mayfield Draw cuts through the northern reaches of the quadrangle, illustrating the arid hydrology of West Texas. This survey provides a clear view of the intersection between traditional land use and the intensive infrastructure of the Texas oil industry.