Mile Canyon

Mile Canyon
Mile Canyon
Mile Canyon is located in Texas
Location: Val Verde County, Texas, USA
Nearest city: Langtry, Texas
Coordinates: 29°48′54″N 101°33′04″W / 29.815°N 101.55111°W / 29.815; -101.55111Coordinates: 29°48′54″N 101°33′04″W / 29.815°N 101.55111°W / 29.815; -101.55111
NRHP Reference#: 70000773
Added to NRHP: October 15, 1970

Mile Canyon is a natural slot canyon of historic and archeological note near Langtry, Texas. The canyon is primarily recognized for Bonfire Shelter, Kelly Cave, Eagle Cave, and other natural shelters that were used by Native Americans up to 13,500 years ago. Bonfire Shelter features a prehistoric bison jump, where wild herds of bison were driven off the cliff edge by Native American hunters and died below. The jumps occurred as early as 9700 BC and as recently as 800 BC.[1]

The canyon was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 AD. The historic district comprises a 1,500 acre (6 km2) area entirely on private land.

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