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Death Highway: The Oil Boom's Impact on West Texas

This chapter explores the significance of Route 285 in West Texas as a key route for crude oil transport during the Permian Basin's oil boom. It highlights the economic opportunities, driving dangers, and environmental concerns that have arisen from the region's transformation.

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