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Camels Run the Pecos War Trail in 1859 Test
A 19th century account recalls the camel experiments in Pecos County led by Lt. Harte and a 24 camel train from Camp Hudson to Fort Stockton. The trek across waterless stretches, via Independence Creek and the Limpia Mountains, demonstrated camels as reliable pack animals for desert corridors and military logistics in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Pecos County
Nerdot
Trans-Pecos
United States
Mexico
Guadalupe Hidalgo
Pogland
Oregon
California
Marion
Chihadcaaboa
Coahuila
Durango
Eoigraut
Bledoes
Dau
Nome
Rio Grande
Pena Colorado
Horee
Abundanes
War Department
Jefferson Davie
Egypt
Corpus Christi
Texas
Hudaon
Tuscan
Arizon
Fort Stockton
Seldisra
Court House
Walter Jones
Cemela Way
Ryiward L. Harte
Sth Infantry
Port Stockton
Camp Hudson
el Paso Road
Pecos River
Howards Creek
Port Lockton
Eles
Independence Creek
Tunas Springs
McKenzie
Tunas
Independence Springs
St Wnd
Lockwood Range
Limpia
Arroyo de Las Vacas
Leoucito
Fort Davia
Botheasa
Arroya de Las Vacas
Fort Davis