Archeological Sites at MacKenzie Reservoir and Tule Canyon

Before this area was covered by Mackenzie Reservior, evidence of human occupancy was found at 77 recorded archeological sites. The earliest artifacts date back 10,000 years to a bison kill. Prehistoric occupancy is indicated by burial sites, shallow hearths, and stone tools. Gun flints, glass beads, and metal objects confirm 18th century European contact. By 1874 Col. Ranald S. Mackenzie's 4th Cavalry had driven the Indians from the Tule Canyon area which had been a lush grazing ground for buffalo and antelope. (1979)

Archeological Sites at MacKenzie Reservoir and Tule Canyon is a historical marker in Silverton, Briscoe County, dedicated in 1979. It is one of 15 historical markers documented in Briscoe County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 18 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 34.5498, -101.4382 near Silverton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Mayfield Dugout (historic place), about 3.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Milo Cemetery, Site of Celtic Post Office, and Pleasant Lafayette Crawford House.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5045000187. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.