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Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
Directions
 

Alibates Flint Quarries is located approximately 35 miles north of Amarillo, Texas.  From I-40 in Amarillo, take Lakeside exit north towards Lake Meredith National Recreation Area.  Exit on TX 136 north towards Borger. After about 30 miles, turn west, from TX 136 onto Cas Johnson Road. Park Service signs will be visible.  Proceed approximately 3 miles to "Y" intersection and bear to right.  Go northwest approximately 2 miles to the Alibates Contact Station.

From Fritch, take TX 136 south seven miles and make a right on Cas Johnson Road.

 
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NPS Photo
Scene from bluff at Alibates with Lake Meredith in the background
Ross Maxwell amid wildflowers, 1978  

Did You Know?
Late summer rains from July to October often bring a wildflower bloom in the autumn. Ross Maxwell, first superintendent of Big Bend National Park, said of the season, "personally, I enjoy the fall flowers and the fall coloring the best."

Last Updated: February 29, 2008 at 11:45 EST