Canon Ranch Railroad Eclipse Windmill
Canon Ranch Railroad Eclipse Windmill, Historic windpump in Sheffield, Pecos County, Texas.
The Canon Ranch Railroad Eclipse Windmill measures 22.5 feet in diameter and stands as one of four remaining railroad-style windpumps in the United States.
Constructed in 1898 by William Canon, this industrial structure became part of the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 for its engineering significance.
The windmill represents the technological advancement of water management systems that transformed ranching practices throughout the American Southwest during the late 1800s.
In 2019, the structure moved to the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock, Texas, where visitors can examine its mechanical components and historical features.
This windmill remains the largest produced by the Eclipse Company and operated as the primary water source at the Canon Ranch headquarters for many decades.
Location: Texas
Location: Pecos County
Address: W of Sheffield on Canon Ranch
GPS coordinates: 30.74556,-101.97500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:53
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