Historic Cattle Drive Trail Maps offered for Sale
Historic Maps of Cattle Drives offered for Sale.
This history of the west is not just written in the ruts of Connestoga wagons but in the trails left by cattle. I’m Jeff Keane, stay tuned after the break, to learn about the discovery of an old map that charts cattle trails from 1540-1895. It was rolled up on a museum shelf and when the Union County Cattlemen in Oregon learned about it they were thrilled. Here is Susan Allen with the story. Jeff the historical cattle drive map they discovered was a copy of an original one made on cowhide, that disappeared long ago. The new map was reproduced in 1949 as part of a book titled American Cattle Drives. The Union County Cattlemen’s Assoc are using prints of the map as a fundraiser. Sharon Beck is heading it all up and was recently asked what she thought when she first saw the map. “ I was thrilled ! I am interested in history and especially the history of our industry. The map traces the trails from 1540, (the Spanish Colonial Trail out of Mexico) into the United States. That’s where all those early cattle came from. Then it ends in 1885 with the trails from Oregon.” Jeff the map reminds me of the Bonanza map, it’s beautiful sepia toned, rimed with all the old brands plus etchings of famous drovers. Susan this is a great way to help Union County Cattlemen and get a historical map in the process, they won’t last long at twenty five dollars. To buy one, visit aginfo.net we will have a picture and contact information. I’m Jeff Keane.
