The Colorado River winds through the southern landscape of this West Texas region, marking the boundary between Scurry and Mitchell counties. This 2016 survey captures the agrarian character of the High Plains, where a geometric grid of county roads, such as Block Line Rd and Round Top Rd, connects remote ranching operations and small settlements. The community of Dunn serves as a local hub along the eastern edge, while the town of Ira sits at the western margin. Significant relief is found along Cherokee Ridge and the Wildcat Draw, where the terrain breaks toward the river valley. Numerous ephemeral waterways, including Canyon Cr, Sulphur Cr, and Little Sulphur Cr, create a complex drainage network that defines the local topography and historical land use patterns in this semi-arid environment.
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1950 · Cedar Bend
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Ira
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Dunn
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Cuthbert
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Snyder
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · China Grove
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Colorado City
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Ira NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Hermleigh
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Big Spring
USGS Topo · 1:250,000