Out on the
windswept frontier of West Texas lies
the small town of McCamey. An overnight
boom town from the 1920's that once
boasted a population of 10,000 in a
sweeping sea of tents, McCamey has
developed a rich history of hardy
people, working together to overcome the
obstacles presented by surviving in a
harsh and arid land.
Today, McCamey's population of 1,805
make their living primarily in the oil
industry, with some farming and ranching
in the area. Working hard to cope with
the instability of the oil market by
exploring other economic development
possibilities, McCamey eagerly
anticipates the new millennium as a
wealth of opportunity!
LOCAL POINTS OF INTEREST
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Passers-by on Hwys. 67, 305 &
385 might glance to the
Southeast, then look again!
There, perched atop "M"
Mountain, King Mountain and
surrounding mesas, is McCamey's
latest addition. West Texas
Wind Farms has installed the
generator of the greatest amount
of wind energy in the United
States. These giant windmills,
some with blades up to 90 ft.
long stretch their arms to the
vast skies of West Texas to
harness the ever-present wind.
It is quite an awesome sight!
For more information, visit the
"Link" above for two of the
companies who have established
themselves in and around
McCamey. |
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Mendoza Trail Museum /
Adrian House
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The Mendoza Trail Museum,
located on east Hwy. 67
represents a wonderful
collection of McCamey's
history. Arranged by period,
the museum offers a glimpse at
McCamey over the last 75 years
and beyond.
The Adrian House is completely
furnished with period furniture,
clothing, everything--right down
to Mr. Adrian's moustache cup! |
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Santa Fe Park
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Located just east of the Museum,
Santa Fe Park offers a place to
relax, let the kids play, even
cook out if you like. One of
the things that friendly McCamey
offers is FREE OVERNIGHT PARKING
to RVers and/or campers for one
night's stay. Come by and check
us out! |
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Horsehead Crossing
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Just a short drive from McCamey,
history buffs can visit the most
popular crossing place on the
Pecos River for miles around.
Close your eyes and you can
almost see wagon trains, cattle
drives, and a host of other
parties fording that notoriously
winding river. Head west on
Hwy. 67, turn north at Girvin
and the turnoff will be a few
miles down the road, on your
right. Look for the sign. |
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Castle Gap |
Legend has it that this gap in
the mountains was a popular
crossing place for expeditions.
Ever heard of Maximillian's
treasure? Supposedly he left it
buried somewhere at Castle Gap,
located on Hwy. 385 10 miles
north of McCamey. |
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Million Barrel
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Now located on private property,
this Million Barrel tank was
constructed to store, yes, a
full million barrels of oil.
Unfortunately, leaks prevented
it from being utilized and it
now serves as a "white elephant"
reminder of a time from long
ago, and for years was the
canvas for many high school
students to leave their "words
of wisdom" behind. |
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