Spring Lake Pasture Division of the XIT Ranch

Encompassing land in ten counties of the Texas Panhandle, the XIT Ranch was established through the exchange of public lands to finance construction of the State Capitol. In 1887, it was divided into seven divisions, the largest of which, the Spring Lake Pasture Division, covered parts of Parmer, Castro, Bailey, and Lamb counties. Its northern boundary line, near this site, ran across what is now U.S. Highway 385. Noted for breeding Hereford cattle, the Spring Lake division also served as an election polling place for citizens in Castro, Bailey, and Lamb counties. (1991)

Spring Lake Pasture Division of the XIT Ranch is a historical marker in Hart, Castro County, dedicated in 1991. It is one of 11 historical markers documented in Castro County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 17 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 34.3639, -102.3052 near Hart. The nearest cataloged historic site is The J. W. Carter Family and the 7-Up Ranch (historical marker), about 6.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Flagg, Hart, and Dimmitt.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5069005019. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.