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 For
thousands of years, people came to the red bluffs above the Canadian River
for flint, vital to their existence. Demand for the high quality, rainbow-hued
flint is reflected in the distribution of Alibates Flint through the Great
Plains and beyond. Today this area is protected by the National Park Service
and is the only National Monument in Texas. The monument can only be viewed
by ranger-led guided tours. Tours are offered by reservation only, please
give us plenty of time to arrange a tour. Call the park at (806) 857-3151.
No fees charged.
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| Communities
Surrounding Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument | |
| Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park. | Fritch, TX (9 min.
) Pop. 2,235
Masterson, TX (20 min.
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Sanford, TX (22 min.
) Pop. 203
Borger, TX (30 min.
) Pop. 14,302
Stinnett, TX (44 min.
) Pop. 1,936
| Skellytown, TX (50 min.
) Pop. 610
Amarillo, TX (50 min.
) Pop. 173,627
White Deer, TX (1 hr.
3 min.
) Pop. 1,060
Dumas, TX (1 hr.
9 min.
) Pop. 13,747
Sunray, TX (1 hr.
21 min.
) Pop. 1,950
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