Spring Lake
Indian camp and watering place extensively used in hunting buffalo. Became cattle territory in 1882 when Tom Lynch drove his herds from New Mexico. After acquisition by the Capitol Syndicate this became headquarters of largest division of the XIT Ranch. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
34.2338° N, 102.4996° W
Where to Find It
from Earth, 5.1 mi. W on US 70, S side between FM 303 and CR 99
Nearby Markers
- 0.3 mi E First Irrigation Well in Lamb County Earth
- 5.2 mi E Earth Earth
- 8.3 mi E Springlake-Earth School Earth
- 9.7 mi E Springlake Cemetery Springlake
- 10.5 mi SE Sod House Spring Earth
- 11.5 mi NE The J. W. Carter Family and the 7-Up Ranch Dimmitt