1969 Map of Punkin Center

About this map

Punkin Center and Mungerville anchor this West Texas landscape in the late 1960s, a period defined by the extensive development of the Permian Basin's water and mineral resources. The terrain is characterized by the winding path of Sulphur Springs Draw, which cuts a distinct topographic profile across the plains. Human activity is heavily focused on subsurface extraction, evidenced by a dense network of wells and oil wells that dot nearly every section of the grid. For genealogists and local historians, the inclusion of Fairview Cem and the Radio Tower near the heart of the settlement provides specific geographic markers for family sites and community landmarks during this era of agricultural and industrial stability.