1951 Map of Ira

About this map

The Colorado River carves a winding path through this West Texas landscape, defining the transition between Scurry and Mitchell counties. At the heart of the area, the Sharon Bluff Oil Field and scattered Oil Wells reveal the early industrial footprint of the region, anchored by the prominent Sharon Bluff Ridge. The small settlement of Ira sits at a crossroads in the northeast corner, accompanied by the nearby Ira Cem. Water management and natural drainage are central to the terrain, evidenced by several Gaging Stations along the river and its tributaries, including Bull Creek and Willow Creek. This 1951 edition also captures a network of infrastructure supporting the energy and materials sectors, from the Pipe Line traversing the plains to active Gravel Pits and a strategically placed Water Tank.