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1971 Map of Plains SE

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Plains SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Industrial energy infrastructure and rural land management define this portion of Yoakum County during the early 1970s. The landscape is dominated by the extensive Wasson Oil Field and West Oil Field, featuring a dense network of wells, pipelines, and a central refinery. This intensive resource extraction is balanced by community spaces near the southern edge of the survey, including a County Park, Athletic Field, and a dedicated Rodeo Ground.

Natural topography is primarily represented by the path of McKenzie Draw, which cuts across the southern plains. Local transport follows a strict grid, with routes like Mc Can Road, Luna Road, and Dixon Road providing access to the various pumping stations and gravel pits scattered throughout the territory. The presence of specialized infrastructure like Sewage Disposal Ponds and a Radio Tower further illustrates the developed nature of this West Texas petroleum hub.