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2010 Map of Rankin NE

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Rankin NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Flat Rock Ranch and the surrounding rangeland of Upton County characterize this 2010 survey of the West Texas landscape. The region's economy and infrastructure are clearly defined by the Flat Rock Oil Field in the north and a network of named water-pumping landmarks scattered across the terrain, including the Railroad Windmill, Wineglass Windmill, and Nine-K Windmill. These features indicate the vital role of groundwater management for both livestock and industrial operations in this arid environment.

Transportation through this portion of the Permian Basin relies on a system of local routes such as Noelke Rd and several county roads that navigate the subtle topography of Flat Rock and Rankin Draw. The map illustrates a transitional period where traditional ranching geography exists alongside modern petroleum extraction, providing a detailed record of the specific land-use patterns and property names significant to local history and genealogy.