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King Mountain

McCamey, Upton County

Marker Text

Probably named for Guy King, rancher who drilled first water well on top of mountain about 1900. Elevation is 3,000 feet. Part of an uplift in southern Permian Basin; associated with county oil fields. Many Indian relics have been found along the Rim Rock.

Marker Details

Address US 385, W of McCamey
Location Description About 3 miles NW of McCamey on US 385
Marker # 2948
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code archeology; geology; mountains and mountain passes; oil/petroleum topics
Latitude, Longitude 31.175311, -102.274839

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