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1968 Map of Soda Lake SE

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Soda Lake SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Quito Oil Field and Poquito Oil Field dominate this arid landscape in Ward County, Texas, reflecting the intensive resource extraction that defined the Permian Basin during the late 1960s. The map illustrates a complex network of industrial infrastructure, characterized by numerous Oil Wells and a crisscrossing grid of pipelines. Water management is a critical theme of this survey, shown through scattered livestock and industrial water sources such as Yarbro Well, Middle Well, and the Hays Windmill.

Topographically, the area is defined by subtle shifts in elevation, marked by features like Tank on the Hill and Sand Tank. The presence of several Gravel Pits and various fence lines suggests a mixed-use landscape where ranching interests and petroleum development coexist. Local landmarks such as the Division Well and First Tank provide specific reference points for researchers tracing the historical development of these West Texas oil patches.