2010 Map of Owens Creek NE

About this map

Bill West Draw meanders through this arid reach of West Texas, defining a landscape where water and energy dictate the patterns of human activity. The map reveals the infrastructure of the Permian Basin's petroleum industry, anchored by the World West Oil Field in the northwest. Beyond the oil operations, the territory is primarily organized around livestock management, evidenced by a network of isolated water sources named for specific land divisions or local figures. These vital points, including the Double Windmill, Six Section Windmill, and Alto Windmill, illustrate the sparse but essential points of contact in an area defined by large-scale ranching and industrial extraction.