Near Muleshoe in Bailey County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 29, 2014

1. Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1935 as a wintering area for migratory waterfowl, Muleshoe Wildlife Refuge is on the “central flyway” in a chain of refuges from Mexico to Canada. Migrating birds begin arriving in August and remain until April. The largest wintering concentration of sandhill cranes in North America is most noticeable here from October through March. The site, covering over 5,000 acres, provides habitat for many other species of birds and wildlife. Muleshoe is one of several national wildlife refuges in Texas that protect migratory waterfowl, endangered wildlife species, or unique natural habitats.

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3530.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 33° 57.014′ N, 102° 44.52′ W. Marker is near Muleshoe, Texas, in Bailey County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 214 and Farm to Market Road 1248, on the left when traveling north on State Highway 214. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Muleshoe TX 79347, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Texas’ South Plains.

It is also on the American Great Plains

and specifically on the Southern Plains.

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 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Quanah Parker Trail (approx. 2 miles away); La Pista de Vida Agua (approx.

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2.8 miles away); Pastores of Bailey County (approx. 2.8 miles away); Enochs Cemetery (approx. 5.7 miles away); a different marker also named Enochs Cemetery (approx. 5.7 miles away); Site of Virginia City (approx. 9½ miles away); Maple Cemetery (approx. 12 miles away); Coyote Lake (approx. 14.2 miles away).

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 29, 2014

2. Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge Marker

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 14, 2025

3. Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,380 times since then and 110 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3. submitted on December 18, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.