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Approximate area. The map shows only a rough area for this place, not an exact location.
Real history
The Presidio Mining Company was set up in 1883 and a post office opened in 1885. Shafter had about 4,000 people in 1940 but declined rapidly after Marfa Army Air Field closed in 1945 and Fort Russell in 1946. It is the Shafter Historic Mining District on the National Register (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.
Then and now
Public access
Access unverified No official access page was found. The map pin is approximate. Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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