1951 Map of Dunn

About this map

The Colorado River carves a winding path through the southern half of this mid-century survey, establishing the natural boundary between Scurry and Mitchell Counties. The landscape is defined by the energy infrastructure of the era, most notably the expansive Oil Field and the Strain Pool that dominate the southern reaches near Sharon Ridge. These features, alongside numerous industrial Pipe Line labels and windmills, suggest a region shaped by the post-war petroleum boom and rural ranching.