Double Mills -- US 385 S of Marathon TX
N 29° 44.567 W 103° 09.653
13R E 677849 N 3291700
This ancient trace is located on the US 385 about 35 miles south of Marathon
Waymark Code: WMV0FV
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/02/2017
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A state historic marker in a roadside pull-out preserves the memory of an ancient watering place on a trail used by Native Americans, animals, Spanish explorers, wagon-train drivers and others from prehistoric times to the modern day.
The marker is located in a roadside pullout about 35 miles south of Marathon along the US 385, and reads as follows:
"DOUBLE MILLS
A natural watering place in prehistoric times, as evidenced by artifacts found here. Used later by Indians and Spaniards on roads from northern Mexico.
As Maravillas Creek developed from a draw into water channel, old water hole vanished. About 1900 an early rancher, George Miller, dug two wells and put up twin windmills. After that, site was called Double Mills.
Became campsite for ranchers driving cattle and horses from Mexico or the Chisos Mountains to railroad at Marathon. Also for wagon trains of ore; and for U.S. troops on border duty. (1967)"
Feature Discription: ancient water hole in he Chihuahuan desert
Web address for the route: [Web Link]
Beginning of the road: Water feature on many traces and roads in this area
Secondary Web Address: Not listed
End of the road: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
We ask that if you visit the site, please include a unique picture with your impressions of the location. If possible, and if you are not too shy, please include yourself and your group in the photo. Extra points will be given for your best buffalo imitation or if you are licking something salty.