TheJump and I flew low through this area on a 4-day caching trip
aimed to log caches for The Texas County Challenge. I wonder if the
size and ornamentation on a ranch gate reflects the affluence of
the owner? If so, this dude is in the top 5 in the state! We placed
the cache away from the gate, so please don't impose by parking in
the owner's way. There is plenty of safe right-of-way parking. No
real bushwhacking, just use your geo-senses.
History paints a gruesome picture of life in Maverick County in
the mid-1860's. The US Cavalry had deserted the area due to the
Civil War, and before they returned, Mexicans and Texans alike
suffered untold loss of life and property at the hands of the
Comanche indians. Deadman's Hill, about 5 miles southeast of the
cache, is named after a particularly violent torture and killing of
3 traders at the location. The descendants of early Maverick County
settlers come from some pretty strong stock! See if you can locate
Deadman's Hill to your left as you proceed south from the cache
site.
THANKS! to txrancher, who has kindly agreed to help with
maintenance on this cache if I'm not able to come running right
away.
Enjoy!
Happy Trails from
Maria and Candy