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1972 Map of Table Top Mountain

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Table Top Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Southwest Mesa dominates this West Texas landscape, a prominent geological formation defined by deep escarpments and complex drainage patterns. The 1970s era saw significant energy infrastructure here, with the Crockett Oil Field and Tippett Oil Field marking the terrain with a network of oil wells, drill holes, and crisscrossing pipelines. The Pecos River and its tributaries, including Fivemile Creek and Javelina Draw, carve through the arid environment, providing the primary water courses for the region.

Local landmarks such as Table Top Mountain and Sugar Loaf Mountain serve as distinct navigational points for the sparse ranching and energy operations. Evidence of land use and human presence is concentrated around the Kelton Ranch and the Tippett area, with a lone jeep trail and unimproved roads connecting these remote sites. The map also delineates the Upton Co Crockett Co line, emphasizing the jurisdictional boundaries in this sparsely populated section of the Permian Basin.