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1971 Map of Witco

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Witco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Witco occupies a pivotal location in the high plains of West Texas, where the industrial infrastructure of the 1970s energy sector meets a landscape defined by seasonal drainage patterns. This area is heavily developed for resource extraction, dominated by an extensive Oil Field and numerous Oil Wells scattered across the terrain. The presence of a Radio Tower and a Gravel Pit further emphasizes the mechanical character of the region during this period of expansion.

Transport and logistics are centered on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle. The physical geography is marked by several significant ephemeral watercourses, including Rock Hollow Draw, Woods Draw, and Tepee Draw, which dictate the local topography. The map also clearly delineates the administrative boundary between Reagan Co Irion Co, providing a clear record of land division in this oil-rich territory.