McCamey in Upton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Bobcat Hills (West of Highway)

Photographed by James Hulse, July 2, 2022

1. Bobcat Hills (West of Highway) Marker

Inscription. Named for dens of Lynx (Bobcats) found here 1919 by a University of Texas geology team mapping the resources of the county. These hills, Cretaceous formations are part of an uplift in the southern Permian Basin. Associated with this uplift are the oil fields of the county. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 444.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 31° 6.747′ N, 102° 12.662′ W. Marker is in McCamey, Texas, in Upton County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 305 and Medical Drive, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 305. The marker is located along a roadside pullout. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mc Camey TX 79752, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Texas.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Little House on the Corner (approx. 1.2 miles away); McCamey Junior High School (approx. 1.2 miles away); Nancy Ethie Eagleton (approx. 1.6 miles away); King Mountain (approx. 1.8 miles away); Mendoza Trail

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(approx. 1.8 miles away); Early Humble Camp in Permian Basin (approx. 1.8 miles away); T.P. Tavern (approx. 2.4 miles away); McCamey (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McCamey.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 2, 2022

2. Bobcat Hills (West of Highway) Marker

The view of the Bobcat Hills (West of Highway) Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 2, 2022

3. The view of the Bobcat Hills (West of Highway) Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 592 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.