Richard,

There were camels in New Mexico, too. The expedition using them started out from Albuquerque and headed to California, then returned to New Mexico. See the article at:

www.nevadaobserver.com/Reading%20Room%20Documents/camel_caravans_of_the_american_d.htm

I don't know of any associated sites but try contacting New Mexico's state archaeologist.

Misty Jackson, Ph.D., RPA
Arbre Croche Cultural Resources
214 South Main Street
Leslie, Michigan 49251

On Jan 11, 2013, at 3:38 PM, Richard Wright wrote:

> Hi folks;
> 
> I am working on a book on the Camels experiment in British Columbia. I have completed the Canadian end of the research, including walking two camels along a section of the Cariboo Road.
> Now I am heading south to Fort Tejon and other Southwest points to research the US end of the story.  Yes, I know the BC camels did not come from the Texas importation.
> Has anyone on this list found any archeology reports or know of finds relating to camels in Texas (such as Fort Verde) Arizona or California?
> I know no remains have been found in B.C. but perhaps in the dry desert there have been.
> 
> Any suggestions welcome.
> 
> Richard Wright
> 
> Wells, B.C. Canada
>