2012 Map of Notrees NW

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Industrial energy production and shifting desert sands define this corner of the Permian Basin in the early 21st century. The Keystone Southeast Oil Field and Circle Oil Field dominate the southern landscape, indicating the intensive petroleum extraction that has shaped the local economy and infrastructure for decades. These fields are connected by a network of service roads and the state-maintained FM-874, which cuts across the terrain toward the northwest. Contrast is found in the natural geography of the Kermit Sand Hills, a significant dune system that creates a distinct environmental boundary against the industrial development. Scattered infrastructure, such as the North Windmill, serves as a reminder of the region's ranching origins, providing essential water points in an otherwise arid and demanding West Texas environment.