McCamey, TX, United States
Castle Gap. Pass on an ancient highway of the Southwest. From time immemorial Indians came this way in migrations from Canada to Mexico. Their paths were followed in 19th century by west-bound 49'ers, the Butterfield Overland mail coaches (1858-1861), cattle drives on Goodnight-Loving Trail (mapped
1866). Treasure of the late emperor Maximilian of Mexico is said to have been buried in the vicinity by his aides in the 1860s. Mesa and pass dominate landscape, reminding Texans of legendary eras. (O
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