1973 Map of Sourdough Creek

About this map

The Oil and Gas Field dominates this High Plains landscape along the boundary of Ochiltree and Roberts Counties. In the early 1970s, this area was defined by a dense network of energy infrastructure, where numerous gas wells and pipelines intersected the natural drainages of Sourdough Creek and South Wolf Creek. The map reveals the industrial character of the era, showing technical features like a Pumping Sta, Storage Bins, and a Drill Hole. Aviation support for this remote energy sector is evident via the McLain Airport and Harbaugh Airport. While much of the terrain is marked by industrial utility, the inclusion of a Roadside Park suggests a point of rest for travelers moving through this intensive production zone. Local history researchers will find a detailed record of land use before modern technological shifts altered the footprint of the Texas Panhandle's energy fields.