Details for Castle Mountain
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5461000755
Data
| Marker Number | 755 |
| Atlas Number | 5461000755 |
| Marker Title | Castle Mountain |
| Index Entry | Castle Mountain |
| Address | US 385 |
| City | McCamey |
| County | Upton |
| UTM Zone | 13 |
| UTM Easting | 757057 |
| UTM Northing | 3465802 |
| Subject Codes | geology; mountains and mountain passes |
| Marker Year | 1966 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | Off US 385 on private property. Map dot approximate. |
| Private Property | Yes |
| Marker Condition | Access Restricted |
| Marker Size | 14" x 24" |
| Marker Text | (2 mi. East) About 3,000 ft. elevation. Since 17th century, a landmark in travel from Texas points to Mexico and California. According to tradition, named by Spaniards for resemblance to ancient castles. Has associations with stories of lost trains of gold and other treasures. (1966) |