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1967 Map of North Cowden

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of North Cowden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The West Texas landscape of Ector and Andrews counties is defined here by the extensive infrastructure of the Permian Basin petroleum industry. Three major production zones, the Emma Oil Field, the North Cowden Deep Oil Field, and the East Goldsmith Oil Field, dominate the topography with a dense network of wells and access roads. Industrial operations are centered at the Gasoline Plant near the settlement of North Cowden, connected to wider markets by a system of large pipelines.

Beyond the industrial footprint, the map reveals a scattered ranching and recreational layer. Named landmarks such as Flynt Ranch and Conger Ranch sit alongside ephemeral water features like Embar Lake and Antelope Lake. A unique array of named water sources, including the Rich Uncle Windmill and Alley Oople Windmill, provide a glimpse into the essential water management required for livestock and human habitation in this arid environment.