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1970 Map of Stiles NW

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Stiles NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Reagan County landscape in the early 1970s is defined by a sprawling Oil Field and an extensive network of infrastructure. This survey captures the industrial footprint of the era, marked by numerous Oil Wells, a network of pipelines, and a Pumping Sta. The presence of these facilities alongside traditional ranching operations suggests a dual-use economy where petroleum extraction became layered onto the existing cattle country.

Named ranching outposts such as Hartgrove Ranch and Aldwell Ranch anchor the territory, situated near the drainage systems of High Lonesome Draw and Centralia Draw. These seasonal watercourses dictate the placement of local improvements, including several Gravel Pits and various Drill Holes. The map serves as a record of the Permian Basin's mid-century development, where family-named landmarks like Bird Ranch and Boyd Ranch persisted amidst a rapidly evolving energy sector.