Cot House in Hobbs New Mexico March 1940 Oil Boom

This vintage image captures a cot house in Hobbs, New Mexico, during an oil boom. In March 1940, the area experienced a rapid population increase due to oil industry workers relocating for employment opportunities. The cot house reflects the urgent housing needs that arose in this bustling Lea County town during that time.

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