Lamb County Sand Hills

A natural landmark, this chain of sand dunes extends for 130 miles and is three to five miles wide. Archeological findings show that the area was inhabited 6,000 years ago. Comanches camped in the sand hills because of wild game, vegetation, protection from the wind, and the availability of water. Spanish explorers and later Anglo-Americans used the old Indian trails that passed along the dunes. Early ranching did little damage to the area. However, in recent years, the sand hills have been destroyed by extensive farming and industrial operations. (1979)

Lamb County Sand Hills is a historical marker in Springlake, Lamb County, dedicated in 1979. It is one of 16 historical markers documented in Lamb County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 26 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 34.1402, -102.3113 near Springlake. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rocky Ford Crossing and Community (historical marker), about 4.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Sod House Spring, Memorial, and Earth.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5279003019. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.