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Putoff Canyon

Kent County, Texas
· (East of here)
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Putoff Canyon was named for an early settler, Mr. Putoff. In the Salt Water region, the canyon was noted for its freshwater spring, said to be strong enough to swim a horse. From 1900 to 1914, the area was a resort for many artists. Western writer Zane Grey used the region as the setting for his novel "The Thundering Herd".
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