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2012 Map of Twelvemile Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The industrial energy landscape of Pecos County is prominently displayed through the extensive Leon Valley Oil and Gas Field and Belding Oil and Gas Field. These extraction zones dominate the central and northern sections of the map, illustrating the importance of petroleum and natural gas resources in this part of West Texas during the early 21st century. The residential footprint is primarily concentrated in the Alamo Ranchettes Colonia, a settlement defined by a grid of streets including Alamo Rd and N Travis St.

Natural landmarks provide a stark contrast to the human development, with the namesake Twelvemile Mesa in the southwest and Fivemile Hill rising above the oil fields. To the northeast, the Comanche Cr Reservoir serves as a critical water feature in an otherwise arid environment. Historical transit routes like the Old Alpine Hwy and the Gonzales Loop trace the path of regional travel through this desert terrain.