2010 Map of Parks

About this map

Monahans Draw winds through this expanse of the Permian Basin, defining the natural drainage of a landscape primarily shaped by the energy industry and cattle ranching. The presence of the Parks Oil Field and the airstrip at Bates Field indicates a territory managed for resource extraction and logistical support. The map is notably dense with named water sources essential for desert survival and livestock, many bearing the names of local figures and families. Features such as Hi Estes Windmill, South Estes Windmill, and Chuck Houston Windmill offer specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family landholdings in Midland County. The road network, including FM 1788 S and Dora Roberts Rd, connects these isolated outposts, while distinctive landmarks like the Boxcar Windmill and Windmill on the Hill serve as navigational anchors in the flat terrain.