Region: Panhandle Plains
Seat of Dawson County is at the southeast edge of Texas High Plains, which
are the southernmost extension of the Great Plains of the United States. Name
from the Spanish la mesa, meaning "the table," describes the flat terrain. Area
economy is based on extensive oil, industrial and agricultural production. It is
one of the state's largest cotton-producing counties.
Nearby lakes have game fishing and water sports. Two golf courses, swimming
pool and acres of public parks provide
recreation/entertainment.
Nearby Cities: Gail, Seagraves, Brownfield, Tahoka, Slaton, Post, more...