Old Military Road
(1874 - 1890) One of earliest known Texas Panhandle trails. Flint-pierced mastodon bones show prehistoric men trailed this valley before Indians were here. In 1875, U.S. Army came this way to Fort Elliott, at Mobeetie (30 mi. SW). Mail routes and stagecoaches used this trail, 1878-1890. (1969)
35.8859° N, 100.1794° W
Where to Find It
E of Lake Marvin. CR L, 0.3 mi. S of CR K, E side, opposite entrance to Black Kettle National Grassland campground Old Military Road.
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi N 133 yards east to site of Historic Cottonwood Canadian
- 0.3 mi N Site of Old Springer's Road Ranch Canadian
- 6.5 mi W Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area Canadian
- 6.8 mi S Site of Lyman's Wagon Train Batttle Canadian
- 7.9 mi W Anvil Park Ranch Canadian
- 7.9 mi W Former Site of Hogtown Canadian