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Rio Conchos Area of Mexico
title Rio Conchos Area of Mexicodescription Copy photograph of a hand-drawn map. A handwritten note on the map says, "Rio Conchos area of Mexico as of 1919, When Lts. Peterson & Davis, U. S. Flyers flew up wrong river, at #1, and made a forced landing at #2. Near #3, Mexican bandits made them prisoners, takened [sic] to #4, then by trails through the mountains to #5 area where Capt. Matlack rescued both flyers, but only paid half of ransom. Areas near #6, #7 & #8 were involved in the cavalry expedition in Mexico after the flyers' rescue. Map by W. D. Smithers."artist/creator Unknownsubject Landscape And Nature - Geography And Maps Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Peterson, Lt. H. G. Rio Conchos Marfa Places - Mexico Davis, Lt. Paul H.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH)