SH 166 begins at SH 17 south of Fort Davis. This view looks west along the road towards Blue Mountain (elev 7,286 feet) in the background. Photo taken 07/04/08.
SH 166 generally runs through ranches with open grazing land, as seen in this photo south of Blue Mountain. Photo taken 07/04/08.
A few views along SH 166 through the point of rocks area. Photos taken 07/04/08.
The route features many deer signs like this, along with cattleguards. Photo taken 07/04/08.
A look at a reassurance marker near the abandoned settlement of Bloys Camp Meeting, the only placename encountered by the state highway. Photo taken 07/04/08.
A view of a cattleguard along the state highway, one of many. Photos taken 07/04/08.
Another series of views west of Bloys Camp Meeting. Photos taken 07/04/08.
Larger Mountains sneak up behind the hills here, with El Muerte Peak in the background. Photos taken 07/04/08.
FM 505 is the only FM junction along SH 166, and runs west from here as a shortcut to US 90 and the town of Valentine. This is the FM road most residents of Fort Davis would take when headed west. Photo taken 07/04/08.
Control points at the intersection point to the nearly-abandoned town of Valentine along US 90 to the west, and Kent at IH 10 to the north. SH 166 continues north of here to end at SH 118. Photo taken 07/04/08.
The Davis Mountains are both rugged and impressive and sit north of SH 166 during its east/west trek. Views of the road itself are dull when compared to what westbound motorists can see from their right side windows. Photos taken 07/04/08.
