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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
West Texas Wind Farm |
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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Adrian House |
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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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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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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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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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. |
This page was last updated on 11/28/03.