You don't stumble onto Gunsight by accident. That's rather the point. The Gunsight Limestone Member is a geologic member in Texas. It preserves fossils. Named in 1919 as the top member of Gunsight formation in Texas, by Frederick B. Plummer. Raymond C.
Stephens County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Curry, Jimkurn, La Casa — Gunsight keeps them company on the map.
The story of Gunsight
Texas ghost towns run the full arc: cattle railheads, cotton towns the boll weevil broke, and oil booms that went bust.
The Gunsight Limestone Member is a geologic member in Texas. It preserves fossils. Named in 1919 as the top member of Gunsight formation in Texas, by Frederick B. Plummer. Raymond C. Moore and Plummer assigned the Gunsight limestone to the Graham Formation.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Gunsight is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Gunsight is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Gunsight is roughly 32.5415, -98.8712 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
Good to know
Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Gunsight FAQs
01Where is Gunsight located?
02What county is Gunsight in?
03What is the history of Gunsight?
04What remains at Gunsight today?
05Can you visit Gunsight?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Gunsight Limestone Member”), CC BY-SA.
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