1970 Map of Sevenmile Corner NE

About this map

The Benedum Oil Field dominates this West Texas landscape, illustrating the industrial footprint of the petroleum industry during the early 1970s. Spanning the boundary of Upton and Reagan Counties, the map reveals a dense network of energy infrastructure, including an extensive system of Oil Wells, a Pumping Sta, and multiple Water Tanks. This specialized landscape is defined by the extraction economy, where seismic survey markers and a Radio Tower stand alongside geological features like the High Lonesome Draw. The detailed topography, captured through 1970 planetable surveys, shows how the land was adapted for mineral wealth, with numerous Gravel Pits and Drill Hole locations punctuating the arid plains between fence lines.