Historical Marker: El Paso Salt War

Photograph of state historical marker located near the salt flats of Hudspeth County. The marker has several gunshot markings and reads: "Resentment over private control of the salt lakes in this region, often called Guadalupe Lakes, led to the El Paso Salt War. - Erected by the State of Texas 1936."
Date: June 8, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
System: The Portal to Texas History

Panoramic Image of salt flats and Guadalupe Mountains

Roadside panoramic image of salt flats in Hudspeth county, TX. The Patterson Hills and Guadalupe Mountains can be seen in the distance. Subject of dispute during the 1877-78 El Paso/San Elizario "Salt War."
Date: June 8, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
System: The Portal to Texas History

Photograph of horizon from Guadalupe Peak

Wide angle photograph taken from Guadalupe Peak, facing east-southeast. Dell City, Linda Lake, Salt Basin Dunes and Salt Flats, as well as the Cornudas Mountains on the Texas-New Mexico border are visible in the distance.
Date: June 6, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
System: The Portal to Texas History