The Yarbrough Allen Oil Field and the surrounding Ector County plains define this landscape, where energy extraction and cattle ranching have long coexisted. In the early 21st century, the small settlements of Metz and Judkins anchor a terrain crisscrossed by essential ranching infrastructure. Numerous named water sources, such as Buffalo Windmill, PrairieHome Windmill, and McClain Windmill, are scattered across the quadrangle, illustrating the vital role of groundwater management in this arid region. The industrial character of the area is further emphasized by the Metz Oil Field, while the presence of Shoe Bar Ranch Rd and Ranch Rd 1053 highlights the transportation corridors connecting isolated ranch houses and drilling sites to the larger Texas network.
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1954 · Pecos
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Pecos
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Douro
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Metz
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Red Lakes
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Penwell SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Penwell
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Penwell SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Monahans SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Cowden Place
USGS Topo · 1:24,000