Legion Creek — Llano County Placer Gold

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Legion Creek — Llano County Placer Gold

Gold Mining Site TX • Llano County County
Description
Legion Creek southwest of Packsaddle Mountain in the Oxford topo area. Tributary of the Llano Uplift where fine placer gold occurs downstream of Riley Mountains and Los Almagres prospect country.
Historical Notes
Legion Creek is named for the Legion Valley country in Llano County where nineteenth-century ranching and Indian-raid history intersect with the 1873 Packsaddle Mountain fight pursuit corridor. The creek lies on the Oxford quadrangle near Silver Creek and Legion Valley massacre historical traditions. Regional gold guides include Llano Uplift streams for fine hobby placer. Related entry "Battle of Packsaddle Mountain Apache Camp Loot — 1873" (treasure) documents the nearby 1873 engagement. Most creek frontage is private.
Status / Verification historical_site — Verified

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