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Oil tank farm near Odessa, Texas

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The black and white photograph depicts a series of large cylindrical storage tanks in an open field. These appear to be industrial oil or chemical storage facilities, with each tank having a domed top for containment purposes. The foreground shows sparse vegetation on dry ground that suggests arid conditions typical of the American Southwest. Above, there is a partly cloudy sky indicating variable weather. There are no visible people; only the tanks dominate the scene, conveying an industrial landscape. A handwritten code at the bottom right corner reads 'D-85231 RR,' which could be indicative of cataloging or archival information from the photographer's archive. The image captures a moment in time with significant historical and environmental context given its association with oil storage facilities during a period possibly related to World War II, as suggested by the code format that resembles wartime documentation systems used for photographs taken across various regions including Texas where Odessa is located.
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