2010 Map of Welch SW

About this map

The Cedar Lake Oil Field dominates the northwest corner of this West Texas landscape, illustrating the industrial footprint on the High Plains during the early 21st century. This region of Gaines County is characterized by a sparse, geometric road network designed for heavy machinery and oil production access. Long, straight corridors like Ranch Rd 1066 and Co Rd 8 slice across the arid terrain, connecting remote pump jacks and well sites to the larger regional infrastructure. The map reveals the intricate secondary system of county routes, including Co Rd 147 and Co Rd 151, which define the property boundaries and operational zones of the petroleum industry in this part of the Llano Estacado. This survey provides a clear look at the spatial organization of energy extraction in a landscape otherwise defined by its vastness and isolation.