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Castle Mountain

McCamey, Upton County

Marker Text

(2 mi. East) About 3,000 ft. elevation. Since 17th century, a landmark in travel from Texas points to Mexico and California. According to tradition, named by Spaniards for resemblance to ancient castles. Has associations with stories of lost trains of gold and other treasures. (1966)

Marker Details

Address US 385
Location Description Off US 385 on private property. Map dot approximate.
Marker # 755
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code geology; mountains and mountain passes
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 31.298224, -102.299368

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