| Marker Number |
2948 |
| Atlas Number |
5461002948 |
| Marker Title |
King Mountain |
| Index Entry |
King Mountain |
| Address |
US 385, W of McCamey |
| City |
McCamey |
| County |
Upton |
| UTM Zone |
13 |
| UTM Easting |
759729 |
| UTM Northing |
3452230 |
| Subject Codes |
archeology; geology; mountains and mountain passes; oil/petroleum topics |
| Marker Year |
1968 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
About 3 miles NW of McCamey on US 385 |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
14" x 24" |
| Marker Text |
Probably named for Guy King, rancher who drilled first water well on top of mountain about 1900. Elevation is 3,000 feet. Part of an uplift in southern Permian Basin; associated with county oil fields. Many Indian relics have been found along the Rim Rock. |
