1967 Map of Schneeman Draw NE

About this map

The Midway Lane Oil Field and the Elkhorn Oil Field dominate the southern landscape of this Crockett County quadrangle, illustrating the intensive industrial development of West Texas in the late 1960s. A network of pipelines and numerous well sites cross the terrain, supporting the central Gas Plant. This era was defined by the expansion of petroleum infrastructure into the remote draws and uplands of the Edwards Plateau. The natural geography is characterized by several major drainage systems, including Howard Draw, its East Fork, and Johnson Draw. While the oil industry is the most prominent human footprint, the map also identifies multiple locations for a Gravel Pit, suggesting secondary extraction industries supporting the road networks required to service the sprawling energy fields.