1974 Map of Tubbs Corner

About this map

Shifting Sand Hills Oil Field and the Lea Oil Field dominate this mid-1970s landscape in Crane County, Texas. This area is a high-intensity industrial zone of the Permian Basin, defined by a dense network of infrastructure including a Gas Plant, a Pumping Sta, and a Substa. The presence of numerous Pipelines and an Aqueduct underscores the complex logistics required for extraction in this arid environment. Amidst the heavy industry, isolated outposts like Lea Ranch and the small junction at Tubbs Corner provide rare human anchor points. The map also documents functional aviation and resource sites, such as the Landing Strips and multiple Gravel Pits, illustrating the pragmatic, resource-driven settlement patterns of the Texas Panhandle during this era of energy production.