LAMESA

Population 11,051

Altitude 2,975

General

Seat of Dawson county at the southeast edge of Texas High Plains, which are the southernmost extension of the Great Plains of the United States. Name form Spanish "la mesa," meaning "the table," describes the flat terrain. Area economy based on extensive oil, industrial and agricultural production. One of the state's largest cotton-producing counties.

Local lakes have game fishing and water sports. Two golf courses, swimming pool and acres of public parks provide recreation/entertainment.

Attractions

• LAMESA-DAWSON COUNTY MUSEUM & ART CENTER- Home furnishings, pioneer tools, ranch and farm equipment from early days of settlement. Also exhibits of works by local artists. Open daily except Mon. 2 - 5 p.m. In restored historic DalPaso Hotel, 306 S. First St.

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