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1969 Map of McKenzie Mountains

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

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Fuller Oil Field dominates the landscape of this West Texas territory, reflecting the mid-century petroleum boom that transformed the borderlands of Kent and Scurry Counties. The dense network of oil wells and gas wells is punctuated by a central refinery and an extensive system of pipelines and an aqueduct, signaling the industrial intensity of the era. Settlement remains sparse, centered on working sites like the Fuller Ranch and its associated Fuller Landing Strip.

Beyond the industrial developments, the terrain is defined by the McKenzie Mountains and the drainage patterns of McKenzie Creek and Rough Creek. The presence of numerous gravel pits suggests the ongoing infrastructure needs of the oil fields. This 1960s-era survey provides a detailed look at the infrastructure required to sustain an extractive economy in a remote environment, where natural landmarks like Ennis Creek meet the rigid lines of the Kent Co Scurry Co boundary.