A map of French Franks Trail Segment
A map showing the area of French Frank's Homestead; Various trail ruts (which were created by long-distance trail users from 1822 to 1866) are found on this property. Of primary visual interest are those northw... More
Santa Fe Trail stone marker 1906 at Cimarron National Grassland
Daughters of the American Revolution marker 1906 with view; nr/feature/places/13000136.htm; rmrs/geography/cimarron-national-grassland
Santa Fe Trail stone marker 1906 close up at Cimarron National Grassla...
Daughters of the American Revolution marker 1906; nr/feature/places/13000136.htm; rmrs/geography/cimarron-national-grassland
"Apprehension and Conflict" wayside at Gardner Junction
Wayside about corn; "Apprehension and Conflict" wayside; safe/learn/historyculture/gardner-junction-exhibits.htm
(2) Waysides with stone wall, by a corn field, at Gardner Junction
Two waysides surrounded by a rock wall; safe/learn/historyculture/gardner-junction-exhibits.htm
"Cimarron River" wayside at Cimarron National Grassland
"The Cimarron River" wayside; nr/feature/places/13000136.htm; rmrs/geography/cimarron-national-grassland
Tall grass prairie at Cimarron National Grassland
Tallgrass prairie; nr/feature/places/13000136.htm; rmrs/geography/cimarron-national-grassland
Officers' Row at Fort Larned National Historic Site in Larned, Kansas ...
Fort Larned National Historic Site; fols/index.htm
Conestoga, Cimarron National Grassland stone monument
Monument and wayside on the prairie; The Santa Fe Trail’s Cimarron Route cuts diagonally through this grassland; nr/feature/places/13000136.htm; rmrs/geography/cimarron-national-grassland
Rock bluffs overlooking the prairie at Cimarron National Grassland
Rock bluffs overlooking the prairie; nr/feature/places/13000136.htm; rmrs/geography/cimarron-national-grassland
"People and the Land" wayside with views at Cimarron National Grasslan...
"People and the Land" wayside with views; nr/feature/places/13000136.htm; rmrs/geography/cimarron-national-grassland
"Middle Spring" wayside beside trees at Cimarron National Grassland
Middle Spring wayside looking at trees; Middle Spring is 8 miles north of Elkhart on Kansas Hwy 27, about 1 mile west on a dirt road to a small enclosed park. After Lower Spring, this was the next reliable wate... More
Prairie storm brewing in the distance at Cimarron National Grassland
Storms on the prairie; nr/feature/places/13000136.htm; rmrs/geography/cimarron-national-grassland
Santa Fe Trail stone marker # 684 at Cimarron National Grassland
The Santa Fe Trail marker on the tall grass prairie; nr/feature/places/13000136.htm; rmrs/geography/cimarron-national-grassland
Vegetation on the Cimarron National Grassland
Vegetation on the Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
Curious cows with NTIR sign and man standing in field in Canton, KS.
Cows coming to fence to meet man at NTIR signs
Shelter monument at Cherokee Trail
Pawnee Rock covered monument; To travelers on the Santa Fe Trail, this sandstone citadel marked the halfway point of the trail and was one of the most prominent landmarks on their long journey. American Indians... More
Archway view of Fort Larned National Historical Site grounds, from the...
View of grounds from the Officer's Quarters porch, with the warehouses in the distance, at Fort Larned National Historical Site; fols/index.htm
Beautiful assorted flowers on the Cimarron National Grassland - 2
Vegetation on the Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
Possible wayside locations with ruts and swales at the Cimarron Nation...
Vegetation on the Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
Ruts and swales with a marker on private land near the Cimarron Nation...
The prairie on private land near Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
Yucca sprouts on the Cimarron National Grassland - 2
Vegetation on the Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
Scenic prairie view with flowers at Point of Rocks in Elkhart, Kansas
Overlook above a walking trail; Located 8 miles north of Elkhart on Kansas 27, 1.5 miles west on a dirt road. It was a lookout for Indians and traders. It appears now as it did back then and ruts can be seen in... More
Leaning tree at Pawnee Rock on Cherokee Trail
Trees and rocks at Pawnee Rock; To travelers on the Santa Fe Trail, this sandstone citadel marked the halfway point of the trail and was one of the most prominent landmarks on their long journey. American India... More
Ruts and swales and wide open prairie on private land near the Cimarro...
The prairie on private land near Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
NTIR Staff walking ruts and swales at Ralph's Ruts in Chase, Kansas - ...
Ralph's Ruts are located west of Chase in Rice County. There is a small public gate near a D.A.R. Santa Fe Trail marker. Looking east, you'll see a series of swales, a set of small hills and valleys, in the nat... More
Ruts and swales on private land near the Cimarron National Grassland -...
The prairie on private land near Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
An overlook with views at Point of Rocks in Elkhart, Kansas
Overlook above a wooded landscape; Located 8 miles north of Elkhart on Kansas 27, 1.5 miles west on a dirt road. It was a lookout for Indians and traders. It appears now as it did back then and ruts can be seen... More
Green swales at French Franks 4
Overgrown green grass swales; Various trail ruts (which were created by long-distance trail users from 1822 to 1866) are found on this property. Of primary visual interest are those northwest of the corner of C... More
NTIR Staff walking ruts and swales at the Cimarron National Grassland
Vegetation on the Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
Georgeous flowers on the Cimarron National Grassland
Vegetation on the Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
Murphy Trailhead marker and outhouse in Cimarron National Grassland
Murphy Trailhead rest area, prairie and clouds; recarea/psicc/recreation/recarea/?recid=12424&actid=51
Pawnee Rock with tree at Cherokee Trail
Leaning tree at Pawnee Rock; To travelers on the Santa Fe Trail, this sandstone citadel marked the halfway point of the trail and was one of the most prominent landmarks on their long journey. American Indians ... More
"People and the Land" wayside at Point of Rocks in Elkhart, Kansas
A wayside; Overlook above a walking trail; Located 8 miles north of Elkhart on Kansas 27, 1.5 miles west on a dirt road. It was a lookout for Indians and traders. It appears now as it did back then and ruts can... More
A prairie overlook at Point of Rocks in Elkhart, Kansas
Overlook with clouds, above a walking trail; Located 8 miles north of Elkhart on Kansas 27, 1.5 miles west on a dirt road. It was a lookout for Indians and traders. It appears now as it did back then and ruts c... More
Cows waiting to be fed in Canton, KS.
Cows in green grass with blue skies
Green swales at French Franks 3
Swales slicing thru fields of green; Various trail ruts (which were created by long-distance trail users from 1822 to 1866) are found on this property. Of primary visual interest are those northwest of the corn... More
Non-NTIR sign and marker in Canton, KS.
Cows beside an NTIR Sign and limestone marker
"A Remarkable Rocky Point" kiosk at Cherokee Trail
"Rocky Point" Kiosk; To travelers on the Santa Fe Trail, this sandstone citadel marked the halfway point of the trail and was one of the most prominent landmarks on their long journey. American Indians were sai... More
Pawnee Rock monument at Cherokee Trail
Pawnee Rock tall monument; To travelers on the Santa Fe Trail, this sandstone citadel marked the halfway point of the trail and was one of the most prominent landmarks on their long journey. American Indians we... More
Ruts and swales on private land near the Cimarron National Grassland -...
The prairie on private land near Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
Green grass prairie at Cimarron National Grassland
The prairie at Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
Pawnee Rock with blue flowers at Cherokee Trail
Pawnee Rock with trees and purple flowers; To travelers on the Santa Fe Trail, this sandstone citadel marked the halfway point of the trail and was one of the most prominent landmarks on their long journey. Ame... More
Beautiful flower on the Cimarron National Grassland
Vegetation on the Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
NTIR Staff walking ruts and swales, looking for a wayside placement, a...
Vegetation on the Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
Pawnee rock landscape at Cherokee Trail
Pawnee Rock with green grass and person in frame; To travelers on the Santa Fe Trail, this sandstone citadel marked the halfway point of the trail and was one of the most prominent landmarks on their long journ... More
Pawnee Rock inscriptions on rock face
Pawnee Rock with trees and green grass; To travelers on the Santa Fe Trail, this sandstone citadel marked the halfway point of the trail and was one of the most prominent landmarks on their long journey. Americ... More
Grassy prairie with yucca on private land near the Cimarron National G...
The prairie on private land near Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
Green swales at French Franks 1
Bright green grass swales in field; Various trail ruts (which were created by long-distance trail users from 1822 to 1866) are found on this property. Of primary visual interest are those northwest of the corne... More
Green swales at French Franks 2
Field of green grass with swales; Various trail ruts (which were created by long-distance trail users from 1822 to 1866) are found on this property. Of primary visual interest are those northwest of the corner ... More
Grassy prairie on private land near the Cimarron National Grassland - ...
The prairie on private land near Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
NTIR staff walk ruts and swales on private land near the Cimarron Nati...
The prairie on private land near Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
Officers' Row houses at "patriotic" Fort Larned National Historical Si...
Fort Larned National Historical Site campus view of warehouses and Officer's Row; Officers' Row; fols/index.htm; fols/learn/photosmultimedia/officers-row.htm
The "Cimarron River" wayside with a view at Point of Rocks in Elkhart,...
A wayside with views; Located 8 miles north of Elkhart on Kansas 27, 1.5 miles west on a dirt road. It was a lookout for Indians and traders. It appears now as it did back then and ruts can be seen in the surro... More
Beautiful assorted flowers on the Cimarron National Grassland
Vegetation on the Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
Officers' Row house at Fort Larned National Historical Site
Fort Larned National Historical Site stone buildings with flag flying high at Officer's Row; Officers' Row; fols/index.htm; fols/learn/photosmultimedia/officers-row.htm
Possible wayside locations with ruts and swales at the Cimarron Nation...
Vegetation on the Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
Cows in green grass field in Canton, KS.
Cows standing in a field of bright green grass
Yucca sprouts on the Cimarron National Grassland
Vegetation on the Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
Cow in green grass, by a fence in Canton, KS.
Cow charging towards fence Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
NTIR Staff walking ruts and swales at Ralph's Ruts in Chase, Kansas
Ralph's Ruts are located west of Chase in Rice County. There is a small public gate near a D.A.R. Santa Fe Trail marker. Looking east, you'll see a series of swales, a set of small hills and valleys, in the nat... More
Cows in green pastures in Canton, KS.
Cows standing to right of frame
Pawnee Rock mid-day at Cherokee Trail
Pawnee Rock with trees and a man in frame; To travelers on the Santa Fe Trail, this sandstone citadel marked the halfway point of the trail and was one of the most prominent landmarks on their long journey. Ame... More
Views of the prairie at Lost Spring Station in Kansas
Lost Spring is 2.3 miles west of Lost Springs, KS on the north side of a paved road. The spring was a valuable source of water, and was also used as a trading ranch, stage station, and campground. The spring st... More
A Trail Trace and wheat fields in the distance at Fry's Ruts near Wind...
The Santa Fe Trail – Rice County Segment 2 is one of the remaining examples of the route taken by Santa Fe Trail traffic heading from the lower crossing of the Little Arkansas River.; nr/feature/places/pdfs/13000580.pdf
Lost Spring Station Kiosk at Lost Spring, KS
Lost Spring is 2.3 miles west of Lost Springs, KS on the north side of a paved road. The spring was a valuable source of water, and was also used as a trading ranch, stage station, and campground. The spring st... More
Visitors discuss a wayside at French Franks Trail Segment
People discussing a wayside at French Frank's Trail Segment; Various trail ruts (which were created by long-distance trail users from 1822 to 1866) are found on this property. Of primary visual interest are tho... More
Green prairie grass at French Franks Trail Segment 2
Swales slicing thru fields of green; Various trail ruts (which were created by long-distance trail users from 1822 to 1866) are found on this property. Of primary visual interest are those northwest of the corn... More
Ruts and swales at French Franks Trail Segment
Swales slicing thru fields of green; Various trail ruts (which were created by long-distance trail users from 1822 to 1866) are found on this property. Of primary visual interest are those northwest of the corn... More
Green prairie grass at French Franks Trail Segment
Swales slicing thru fields of green; Various trail ruts (which were created by long-distance trail users from 1822 to 1866) are found on this property. Of primary visual interest are those northwest of the corn... More
An aerial photo of Fry's Ruts near Windom, KS
The Santa Fe Trail – Rice County Segment 2 is one of the remaining examples of the route taken by Santa Fe Trail traffic heading from the lower crossing of the Little Arkansas River.; nr/feature/places/pdfs/13000580.pdf
An aerial photo of Fry's Ruts near Windom, KS - 3
The Santa Fe Trail – Rice County Segment 2 is one of the remaining examples of the route taken by Santa Fe Trail traffic heading from the lower crossing of the Little Arkansas River.; nr/feature/places/pdfs/13000580.pdf
A stepped hillside at Point of Rocks Site
Stepped hillside at Point of Rocks; Located 8 miles north of Elkhart on Kansas 27, 1.5 miles west on a dirt road. It was a lookout for Indians and traders. It appears now as it did back then and ruts can be see... More
Rocky hillside with marker tilted at Point of Rocks Site
Rough hillside at Point of Rocks with marker on top; Located 8 miles north of Elkhart on Kansas 27, 1.5 miles west on a dirt road. It was a lookout for Indians and traders. It appears now as it did back then an... More
A walking trail at Point of Rocks overlook at Cimarron National Grassl...
A walking trail at Point of Rocks overlook at Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
(2) people in the valley at Point of Rocks Site
(2) people standing inside a swale; Located 8 miles north of Elkhart on Kansas 27, 1.5 miles west on a dirt road. It was a lookout for Indians and traders. It appears now as it did back then and ruts can be see... More
Damage assessment displays developmental impacts in Elkhart, KS.
Massive ground disturbance beside a windmill, unauthorized work; Stock tank built on top of SAFE swale before designation; recent unauthorized work to clear adjacent pond created further damage.
Windmill on a dry day displays developmental impacts in Elkhart, KS.
Damage around a windmill, unauthorized work; Stock tank built on top of SAFE swale before designation; recent unauthorized work to clear adjacent pond created further damage.
A marker by yucca at Point of Rocks Site
Prairie view with yucca and marker; Located 8 miles north of Elkhart on Kansas 27, 1.5 miles west on a dirt road. It was a lookout for Indians and traders. It appears now as it did back then and ruts can be see... More
(3) people amongst yucca and hills at Point of Rocks Site
(3) people standing within swales; Located 8 miles north of Elkhart on Kansas 27, 1.5 miles west on a dirt road. It was a lookout for Indians and traders. It appears now as it did back then and ruts can be seen... More
Prairie fences display developmental impacts in Elkhart, KS.
Ground damage beside a barbed wire fence, unauthorized work; Stock tank built on top of SAFE swale before designation; recent unauthorized work to clear adjacent pond created further damage.
A two tiered mesa at Point of Rocks Site
Point of Rocks tiered hillside; Located 8 miles north of Elkhart on Kansas 27, 1.5 miles west on a dirt road. It was a lookout for Indians and traders. It appears now as it did back then and ruts can be seen in... More
Yucca view to distant mesa at Point of Rocks Overlook
View from below Point of Rocks with yucca plants; Located 8 miles north of Elkhart on Kansas 27, 1.5 miles west on a dirt road. It was a lookout for Indians and traders. It appears now as it did back then and r... More
Prairie flowers in the tall grass at the Cimarron National Grassland
Prairie flowers in the tall grass at the Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
A rocky prairie and blue skies at Cimarron National Grassland
A rocky prairie and blue skies at Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
A mesa overlooking the prairie at Point of Rocks Overlook
Point of Rocks view with miles of sight; Located 8 miles north of Elkhart on Kansas 27, 1.5 miles west on a dirt road. It was a lookout for Indians and traders. It appears now as it did back then and ruts can b... More
Cactus on the mesa at Point of Rocks Overlook
Yucca plants beneath Point of Rocks; Located 8 miles north of Elkhart on Kansas 27, 1.5 miles west on a dirt road. It was a lookout for Indians and traders. It appears now as it did back then and ruts can be se... More
(2) people in rolling hills at a distance at Point of Rocks Site
(2) people walking a swale with a view beyond the hills; Located 8 miles north of Elkhart on Kansas 27, 1.5 miles west on a dirt road. It was a lookout for Indians and traders. It appears now as it did back the... More
A wayside and picnic area at Cimarron National Grassland
A wayside and picnic area at Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
Scenic overlook with waysides at Point of Rocks Overlook
(2) people looking at waysides atop Point of Rocks; Located 8 miles north of Elkhart on Kansas 27, 1.5 miles west on a dirt road. It was a lookout for Indians and traders. It appears now as it did back then and... More
A walking trail at the base of rocky cliffs at Cimarron National Grass...
A walking trail at the base of rocky cliffs at Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
A limestone marker at Comanche National Grassland
A limestone marker at Comanche National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
An aerial photo of Fry's Ruts near Windom, KS - 2
The Santa Fe Trail – Rice County Segment 2 is one of the remaining examples of the route taken by Santa Fe Trail traffic heading from the lower crossing of the Little Arkansas River.; nr/feature/places/pdfs/13000580.pdf
Ruts and swales out on the Cimarron National Grassland
Ruts and swales out on the Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
A windmill out on the prarie at Cimarron National Grassland
A windmill out on the prarie at Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
Cimarron National Grassland Celebration at Cimarron National Grassland
Cimarron National Grassland Celebration at Cimarron National Grassland; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
People walking ruts and swales at Cimarron National Grassland - 2
People walking ruts and swales at Cimarron National Grassland - 2; detail/psicc/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsm9_032733
A view to the valley at Point of Rocks Overlook
View from Point of Rocks expansive; Located 8 miles north of Elkhart on Kansas 27, 1.5 miles west on a dirt road. It was a lookout for Indians and traders. It appears now as it did back then and ruts can be see... More
Rocky hillside with marker at Point of Rocks Site
Rough hillside at Point of Rocks; Located 8 miles north of Elkhart on Kansas 27, 1.5 miles west on a dirt road. It was a lookout for Indians and traders. It appears now as it did back then and ruts can be seen ... More
Wayside and NTIR Sign on the prairie at Middle Spring Site
Wayside and SAFE Non-NTIR Sign on cut path; Middle Spring is 8 miles north of Elkhart on Kansas Hwy 27, about 1 mile west on a dirt road to a small enclosed park. After Lower Spring, this was the next reliable ... More