The Prairie Dog (Cynomys Ludovicianus)
Small burrowing rodent once symbolic of Old West. Estimates once placed Texas population in billions. Prairie dogs were so named because of their quick sharp barking and wagging tails. A vegetarian mammal related to the squirrel and ground hog, their homes are craftily built L-shaped burrows, 15 to 20 feet or more long; seldom connected with others in their "town". Declared pests to agriculture and range, town was established March 1964, to preserve remnant of a vanishing species. (1968)
32.6963° N, 100.9228° W
Where to Find It
In Towle Park, just to the east of Towle Park Rd N across from the playground and behind the shopping center. From the intersection of SH 350 and Towle Park Rd head west, turn right on Towle Park Rd N, then the first right. The road will circle around the area that once held the prairie dog town.
Nearby Markers
- 0.7 mi NW First Christian Church Snyder
- 1 mi N F. J. Grayum Home Snyder
- 1 mi N E. W. Clark House, 1908 Snyder
- 1 mi N Stanfield House, 1910 Snyder
- 1.1 mi N Towle House Snyder
- 1.3 mi N Scurry County Jail of 1912 Snyder