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2010 Map of Monahans SE

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Monahans SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Janelle Oil Field and Crawar Oil Field dominate this landscape southeast of Monahans, revealing a region defined by petroleum extraction and ranching infrastructure. Numerous named windmills, such as Bill Vest Windmill and NorthEstes Windmill, are scattered across the desert terrain, likely serving as critical water points for livestock in this arid environment. The naming conventions of these features, including HighLonesome Windmill and Twin Tubs Windmill, reflect the personal history and colloquial identifiers used by local landholders.

Transportation through the area is anchored by Altura Energy LTD access roads and the primary corridor of I-20 Bus Us-80 W, which cuts across the northern portion of the quadrangle. Smaller routes like Ranch RD 1233 and Co RD 2051 provide access to the dispersed industrial and ranching sites. The grid-like arrangement of roads and property lines contrasts with the organic placement of the water wells, illustrating the intersection of modern energy production and traditional Texas range management.