1967 Map of Dunbar Draw NE

About this map

Family ranching operations define the remote landscape of Sutton County in the late 1960s, a region where life centers around the seasonal flow of Dunbar Draw. The map meticulously records the presence of established holdings such as the Vanderstucken Ranch, Hunt Ranch, and Wyatt Ranch, reflecting the enduring pastoral economy of this Texas plateau. Beyond agriculture, the terrain is marked by industrial activity, including numerous gravel extraction sites and energy infrastructure indicated by a Gas Well and Drill Hole. The presence of Felton Cave and various wells scattered across the grid highlights the importance of subterranean resources in this arid environment. Travel through this territory is facilitated by unimproved dirt tracks and Bond Road, which link the isolated homesteads and ranching tracts across the draw.