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1969 Map of Pool

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Pool
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Sulphur Draw carves a winding path across this West Texas landscape, defining the topography of Terry County during the late 1960s. The small settlement of Pool serves as the central focal point of the quadrangle, situated amidst a grid of section lines and rural infrastructure typical of the Llano Estacado. The map reveals an area intensely developed for resource extraction and local transit, with numerous drill holes, pipelines, and oil wells scattered across the plains.

Industrial and aviation markers like the Radio Tower and a dedicated Landing Strip indicate the region's modernization and reliance on aerial and telephonic connectivity. Geologic features such as Lost Draw and various unnamed depressions punctuate the flat terrain, while localized operations are noted at the Gravel Pit. This survey provides a clear record of the semi-arid High Plains environment before later decades of agricultural and industrial shifts.