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1969 Map of Pyote East

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Pyote East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Industrial development and oil extraction define this Permian Basin landscape, where the Missouri Pacific railroad cuts a straight line through the desert terrain. The settlements of Pyote and Wickett serve as anchors along this rail corridor, surrounded by the extensive infrastructure of the Estes North Oil Field, South Sealy Oil Field, and Wickett South Oil Field. This network of pipelines, drill holes, and pumping stations reveals a period of intense energy production, supported by a system of gravel pits and a large aqueduct feeding the local operations.

Away from the industrial hubs, the landscape retains traces of its ranching roots at Tie Ranch and Thorton Ranch. The natural topography is marked by the wide, winding path of Monument Draw, while the Monahans Corporate Boundary begins to encroach from the northwest. Notable local landmarks include a refinery, multiple water tanks, and a radio tower, illustrating the intersection of transportation, natural resources, and early telecommunications in West Texas.