Monahans serves as a regional hub in this West Texas landscape, where the traditional ranching economy meets the industrial footprint of the Permian Basin. The town's grid expands toward Thorntonville to the west, situated near the Roy Hurd Memorial Airport. The map documents a complex network of ranch roads and local streets, such as State Spur 57 and Ranch Rd 1219, which provide access to both the energy sector and agricultural operations. Evidence of the area's resource-driven economy is clear through the presence of the Ward Estes North Oil Field and various family-named landmarks like Wagonwheel Ranch. Water remains a critical resource for the high plains, noted by several outlying features including the North Windmill and the Blueberry Windmill.
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1931 · Barstow
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Pecos
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Pecos
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · China Lake NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Monahans SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Cowden Place
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · China Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Ozark Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Pyote NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Pyote East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000