1972 Map of Pollard Creek

About this map

The industrial footprint of the Panhandle's energy economy is etched across this Moore County landscape, where the rugged drainages of Pollard Creek and Sand Creek meet an extensive network of natural gas infrastructure. Photographed in 1971, the map documents a terrain densely populated with gas wells, interconnecting pipelines, and specialized facilities such as a Compressor Sta and multiple Pumping Sta locations. Near the eastern edge, the industrial presence intensifies at Sneed Camp, a company settlement featuring a Refinery, a Water Tank, and a Radio Tower. This site, along with the nearby siding at Louisa, illustrates the mid-century development of the local petroleum industry within the natural breaks formed by Turkey Creek and Hay Creek. Away from the well pads and pipelines, the map also notes several Gravel Pit operations and the southern flows of Big Blue Creek and Grapevine Creek.