Ranger Peak
Named for Company E, Texas Rangers, which was stationed 1/2 mile east of peak in 1874. Atop peak, Rangers (Under Capt. W. J. "Jeff" Maltby) kept a lookout for Indians. Outfit was part of the frontier battalion, organized to protect Texas settlers on frontier stretching from Red River to the Nueces. Camp was abandoned in 1876.
32.0390° N, 99.7500° W
Where to Find It
from Winters, go east on FM 1770 about 12 miles then go north on FM 382 about 3.5 miles
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Cotton Production in Runnels County Winters
- <0.1 mi SE Ranger Campsite Winters
- 0.1 mi SW Nancy Parker Cabin Crews
- 0.4 mi E Ranger Campsite Water Well Crews
- 0.8 mi S Counts Cemetery Winters
- 0.9 mi E Old Townsite of Content Crews