The town and peak were named for Montillion Murray Beatty a miner/borax worker/rancher who owned and operated a ranch in the area in the late 19th century. He was said to be welcoming to all who passed by that way.
See page 168 of Death Valley and the Amargosa by Richard Lingenfelter
gimpilator - Jan 21, 2016 1:58 pm - Voted 10/10
Montillion Murray BeattyThe town and peak were named for Montillion Murray Beatty a miner/borax worker/rancher who owned and operated a ranch in the area in the late 19th century. He was said to be welcoming to all who passed by that way.
See page 168 of Death Valley and the Amargosa by Richard Lingenfelter
Bob Sihler - Feb 1, 2016 3:11 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Montillion Murray BeattyThanks. One of these days I'll get around to adding that in.