1965 Map of Stephenson Lake

About this map

The Azalea Oil Field dominates this mid-1960s landscape in Midland County, defined by a dense network of pipelines, wells, and industrial infrastructure. The terrain is shaped by the ephemeral paths of Midland Draw and Monahans Draw, which converge near Conaway Lake. This survey illustrates the intensive resource extraction era in West Texas, punctuated by a Gas Plant, a Pumping Station, and numerous gravel pits. Amidst the industrial activity, local life is represented by the Valley View Ch and Willis Ranch, while the southern portion of the map features the namesake Stephenson Lake. This edition includes 1970s revisions, highlighting the evolving land use and the expansion of the Midland Sewage Disposal Ponds near the city's outskirts.