Fort Davisbr/Jeff Davis County, Texasbr/30 42.893' N 103 46.950' Wbr/Directions: Start at the intersection Espy Place and SH-17. Go 12 miles north on SH-17. The marker is on the right (east) side of the road.br/Text: In early days the Indian trail through these mountains followed the gorge below known as Limpia Canyon. To avoid the floods travelers over the San Antonio - El Paso Road, emigrants, U.S. troops and supply trains, and the mail chose this higher pass famed for its wealth of wild roses.