Details for Route of Marcy's Trail

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507015634

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Marker Number 15634
Atlas Number 5507015634
Marker Title Route of Marcy's Trail
Index Entry Marcy's Trail, Route of
Address
City Big Spring
County Howard
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 266695
UTM Northing 3567451
Subject Codes cattle, cattle industry topics
Marker Year 1966
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Comanche Trail Park, Big Spring
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text Mapped by Captain Randolph B. Marcy, in charge of the U.S. Army detail guarding citizens bound for California gold rush. Captain Marcy exploded theory that West Texas was a desert. In making his map, he traveled along a chain of springs and lakes known to Comanche guide Manuel. In October 1849, reached The Big Spring-a site marked by many converging Indian trails. From here he went northeast, toward the Red River. Trail was later used by many emigrants, and was followed by a transcontinental railroad and stagecoach line.
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