Loading map...

1964 Map of Turnbaugh Corner

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Turnbaugh Corner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The industrial and ranching landscape of West Texas is documented in high detail on this mid-1960s survey. The area is dominated by the Dom Oil Field and the Lawson Oil Field, characterized by an extensive network of pipelines and aqueducts that crisscross the terrain. Vital infrastructure supporting the local petroleum economy includes the Goldsmith Plant and a Gasoline Plant, while the presence of a Pumping Sta and a Water Tank highlights the complex resource management required in this environment.

Beyond industry, the map reveals the scattered settlement patterns of Ector County, such as Turnbaugh Corner and the Slater Ranch. The dependence on groundwater is evident through the naming of numerous family-oriented landmarks like the Old South Windmill, Northeast Windmill, and Southwest Windmill. Natural features like Cheyenne Lake provide a contrast to the geometric lines of industrial development.