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Texas Historic Cattle Trails Map
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Texas has greatly evolved since officially joining the US over 150 years ago, yet remnants of what defined our state in centuries past can still be found. Numerous cattle trails scattered the state during the 18th and 19th centuries, as cattlemen drove their herds to profitable markets in northeastern states. These drives became a cornerstone in creating the golden age of the cowboy. Ultimately, cattle trailing died out by 1900 due to the invention and enthusiastic use of barbed wire fencing with the spread of cattle tick disease. Even so, Texas’ inherent identity and heritage is built on this unique economy and the foundation and way of life can be found along every familiar road you may take. The cattle trails were drawn as a culmination of trails found across several different historical maps and documents. Data modified and map created by Matt Crawford, Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute in 2022.
Sources: Texas Natural Resource Information System, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Water Development Board, Texas General Land Office, and Texas State Historical Association.
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