1970 Map of Plains 1 NW

About this map

The Levelland and Slaughter Oil and Gas Field dominates this West Texas landscape, revealing an intensive network of energy extraction near the border of Cochran and Yoakum counties. A vast grid of oil and gas wells, interconnected by an intricate web of pipelines, illustrates the mid-century industrialization of the High Plains. Natural drainage patterns are defined by the winding courses of Sulphur Draw and its South Fork, which provide the primary topographic relief in an otherwise flat, systematic terrain. Cultural landmarks are sparse but significant to the era's local history, including the WT Slaughter Pumping Sta and the Dean Ranch. Minor operations like a Gravel Pit and several Water Tanks further support the infrastructure of this resource-heavy region, while the small settlement of Duggan stands as a quiet point of human habitation amidst the expansive oil fields.