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2012 Map of Sweetwater

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Sweetwater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Sweetwater Commercial Historic District anchors this landscape, revealing a dense urban grid that transitions into the industrial and agricultural outskirts of Nolan County. Aviation history is prominent on the western edge at Avenger Field Airport, adjacent to the campus of Texas State Technical College-West Texas and the residential area of Avenger Village. These features point to the region's mid-century development as a hub for technical training and military aviation support.

South of the city, the terrain is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses like Sweetwater Cr and Finn Cr, alongside the small settlement of Shaufler. The presence of the Rowan Hope Oil Field and various named springs, such as Inkman Spring and Oak Spring, highlights the persistent importance of natural resources and water management in this semi-arid environment. Key water bodies like Santa Fe Lake and Turner May Lake serve as vital landmarks within the sprawling ranch and oil country.