Espantosa Lake
Most famous camping ground on Presidio Road. Earliest route between Texas and Coahuila. Many legends center about the lake. Here in 1876 Texas Rangers killed a band of desperadoes.
28.5836° N, 99.8099° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as damaged.
Where to Find It
FM 1433 at Dam at south end of lake, marker damaged missing star & wreath 12.2020
Nearby Markers
- 5.2 mi SW Dimmit County Courthouse Carrizo Springs
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- 6.7 mi N Zavala County Crystal City
- 7.5 mi N Crystal City Family Internment Camp, World War II Crystal City