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Spring Lake

Earth, Lamb County

Marker Text

Indian camp and watering place extensively used in hunting buffalo. Became cattle territory in 1882 when Tom Lynch drove his herds from New Mexico. After acquisition by the Capitol Syndicate this became headquarters of largest division of the XIT Ranch. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address US 70
Location Description from Earth, 5.1 mi. W on US 70, S side between FM 303 and CR 99
Marker # 5018
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker (gray granite)
Code ranches/ranching; cattle, cattle industry topics

  • Private Property:

    Unknown
    • Latitude, Longitude 34.233882, -102.499554

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