Putoff Canyon
(East of here) Named for a Mr. Putoff, early settler. In region of Salt Water, canyon was noted for its freshwater spring "strong enough to swim a horse". Area was a resort, 1900-1914, for many artists. Western writer Zane Grey used region as setting for his novel "The Thundering Herd". (1969)
33.2876° N, 100.5966° W
Where to Find It
Picnic area on SH 70, E side 3.1 mi. NW of Jayton
Nearby Markers
- 3 mi SE First National Bank Building Jayton
- 3.1 mi SE Double Mountain Salt Works (on Brazos River) Jayton
- 3.1 mi SE Kent County Jayton
- 12.3 mi SW Old Kent County Jail Clairemont
- 13.4 mi SE Peacock Peacock