Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site cannon
Cannon and fort courtyard interior; The fort was an active trading post from 1833 to 1849, and it was of national importance to the opening of the American West. This fort has been faithfully reconstructed and ... More
Flag waving by a wagon at Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
Green wagon with flag in the background outside Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site; The fort was an active trading post from 1833 to 1849, and it was of national importance to the opening of the American We... More
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site with an American flag and cover...
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site National Historic Site with prairie schooner; The fort was an active trading post from 1833 to 1849, and it was of national importance to the opening of the American West.... More
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site with stone entry monument
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site National Historic Site rock sign with marker; The fort was an active trading post from 1833 to 1849, and it was of national importance to the opening of the American West.... More
Ox with a bridle on at Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
Ox with a bridle on; The fort was an active trading post from 1833 to 1849, and it was of national importance to the opening of the American West. This fort has been faithfully reconstructed and is open to the ... More
The river running through Cimarron, NM
The river running through Cimarron, NM; http://www.cimarronnm.com/uploads/2/3/9/7/23975243/walking2008.pdf
A long room at the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM
A long room at the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM; http://www.santafetrailnm.org/site72.html
Walking tour in Cimarron, NM (3)
Walking tour in Cimarron, NM (3); http://www.cimarronnm.com/uploads/2/3/9/7/23975243/walking2008.pdf
The road leading into Rayado, NM
The road leading into Rayado, NM; http://www.santafetrailnm.org/site72.html
Courtyard area at the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM
Courtyard area at the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM; http://www.santafetrailnm.org/site72.html
St. James Hotel in Cimarron, NM
St. James Hotel in Cimarron, NM; http://www.cimarronnm.com/uploads/2/3/9/7/23975243/walking2008.pdf
The Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM
The Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM; http://www.santafetrailnm.org/site72.html
Walking tour in Cimarron, NM (4)
Walking tour in Cimarron, NM (4); http://www.cimarronnm.com/uploads/2/3/9/7/23975243/walking2008.pdf
Outdoor courtyard at the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM
Outdoor courtyard at the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM; http://www.santafetrailnm.org/site72.html
Sprawling lawn and trees at the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM
Sprawling lawn and trees at the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM; http://www.santafetrailnm.org/site72.html
A room in the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM
A room in the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM; http://www.santafetrailnm.org/site72.html
Cimarron Plaza and Well in Cimarron, NM
Cimarron Plaza and Well in Cimarron, NM; http://www.cimarronnm.com/uploads/2/3/9/7/23975243/walking2008.pdf
The Rayado Philmount Scout Ranch in Rayado, NM
The Rayado Philmount Scout Ranch in Rayado, NM; http://www.santafetrailnm.org/site72.html
Schwenk's Hall in Cimarron, NM - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Schwenk's Hall in Cimarron, NM; http://www.cimarronnm.com/uploads/2/3/9/7/23975243/walking2008.pdf
The grounds and fence at Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM
The grounds and fence at Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM; http://www.santafetrailnm.org/site72.html
Cimarron Plaza and Well in Cimarron, NM
Cimarron Plaza and Well in Cimarron, NM; http://www.cimarronnm.com/uploads/2/3/9/7/23975243/walking2008.pdf
A period chandelier at the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM
A period chandelier at the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM; http://www.santafetrailnm.org/site72.html
Aztec Grist Mill in Cimarron, NM
Aztec Grist Mill in Cimarron, NM; http://www.cimarronnm.com/uploads/2/3/9/7/23975243/walking2008.pdf
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cimarron, NM
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cimarron, NM; http://www.cimarronnm.com/uploads/2/3/9/7/23975243/walking2008.pdf
The old Colfax County Courthouse in Cimarron, NM
The old Colfax County Courthouse in Cimarron, NM; http://www.cimarronnm.com/uploads/2/3/9/7/23975243/walking2008.pdf
Front lawn area at the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM
Front lawn area at the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM; http://www.santafetrailnm.org/site72.html
Walking tour in Cimarron, NM (2)
Walking tour in Cimarron, NM (2) ; http://www.cimarronnm.com/uploads/2/3/9/7/23975243/walking2008.pdf
Outside work area at the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM
Outside work area at the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM; http://www.santafetrailnm.org/site72.html
Smoke house area at the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM
Smoke house area at the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM; http://www.santafetrailnm.org/site72.html
A chapel at the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM
A chapel at the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM; http://www.santafetrailnm.org/site72.html
Lucien B. Maxwell House in Cimarron, NM
Lucien B. Maxwell House in Cimarron, NM; http://www.cimarronnm.com/uploads/2/3/9/7/23975243/walking2008.pdf
The Kit Carson Museum at the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM
The Kit Carson Museum at the Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM; http://www.santafetrailnm.org/site72.html
Old Jail in Cimarron, NM - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Old Jail in Cimarron, NM; http://www.cimarronnm.com/uploads/2/3/9/7/23975243/walking2008.pdf
The grounds at Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM
The grounds at Lucien Maxwell House in Rayado, NM; http://www.santafetrailnm.org/site72.html
Lucien B. Maxwell House in Cimarron, NM - 2
Lucien B. Maxwell House in Cimarron, NM - 2; http://www.cimarronnm.com/uploads/2/3/9/7/23975243/walking2008.pdf
Ruts and swales with a butte in the distance at Timpas Creek in Comanc...
Ruts and swales with a butte in the distance at Timpas Creek in Comanche National Grassland; parkhistory/online_books/geology/publications/bul/613/sec9.htm
An NTIR Sign at Cimarron, NM rest stop
An NTIR Sign at Cimarron, NM rest stop; safe/planyourvisit/new-mexico.htm
Ruts and swales off of the walking path at Timpas Creek Picnic Area in...
Ruts and swales off of the walking path at Timpas Creek Picnic Area in Comanche National Grassland; parkhistory/online_books/geology/publications/bul/613/sec9.htm
A walking trail on a cold winter day at Timpas Creek in Comanche Natio...
A walking trail on a cold winter day at Timpas Creek in Comanche National Grassland; parkhistory/online_books/geology/publications/bul/613/sec9.htm
A wayside in the distance at Timpas Creek in Comanche National Grassla...
A wayside in the distance at Timpas Creek in Comanche National Grassland (2) ; parkhistory/online_books/geology/publications/bul/613/sec9.htm
SAFE trail marker at Timpas Creek in Comanche National Grassland (2)
SAFE trail marker at Timpas Creek in Comanche National Grassland (2) ; parkhistory/online_books/geology/publications/bul/613/sec9.htm
A snowcovered limestone marker at Timpas Creek in Comanche National Gr...
A snowcovered limestone marker at Timpas Creek in Comanche National Grassland; parkhistory/online_books/geology/publications/bul/613/sec9.htm
Ruts and swales in winter at Timpas Creek in Comanche National Grassla...
Ruts and swales in winter at Timpas Creek in Comanche National Grassland; parkhistory/online_books/geology/publications/bul/613/sec9.htm
A wayside overlooking Timpas Creek in Comanche National Grassland
A wayside overlooking Timpas Creek in Comanche National Grassland; parkhistory/online_books/geology/publications/bul/613/sec9.htm
NTIR Sign at Timpas Creek Picnic Area in Comanche National Grassland
NTIR Sign at Timpas Creek Picnic Area in Comanche National Grassland; parkhistory/online_books/geology/publications/bul/613/sec9.htm
People at Timpas Creek in Comanche National Grassland
People at Timpas Creek in Comanche National Grassland; parkhistory/online_books/geology/publications/bul/613/sec9.htm
A rest area with kiosks, waysides, historical markers, Non-NTIR Signs,...
A rest area with kiosks, waysides, historical markers, Non-NTIR Signs, and an NTIR Sign in Cimarron, NM; safe/planyourvisit/new-mexico.htm
Fenced entrance into the walking trail at Timpas Creek Picnic Area in ...
Fenced entrance into the walking trail at Timpas Creek Picnic Area in Comanche National Grassland; parkhistory/online_books/geology/publications/bul/613/sec9.htm
"Pasaron Por Aqui" wayside at Timpas Creek Picnic Area in Comanche Nat...
"Pasaron Por Aqui" wayside at Timpas Creek Picnic Area in Comanche National Grassland, with a view; parkhistory/online_books/geology/publications/bul/613/sec9.htm
A Non-NTIR sign at Raton Museum in Colfax County, NM
A Non-NTIR sign at Raton Museum in Colfax County, NM; https://www.ratonnm.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/The-Raton-Museum-30
"Pasaron Por Aqui" wayside at Timpas Creek Picnic Area in Comanche Nat...
"Pasaron Por Aqui" wayside at Timpas Creek Picnic Area in Comanche National Grassland (2) ; parkhistory/online_books/geology/publications/bul/613/sec9.htm
"Pasaron Por Aqui" wayside at Timpas Creek Picnic Area in Comanche Nat...
"Pasaron Por Aqui" wayside at Timpas Creek Picnic Area in Comanche National Grassland; parkhistory/online_books/geology/publications/bul/613/sec9.htm
Iron Spring marker at Timpas Creek in Comanche National Grassland
Iron Spring marker at Timpas Creek in Comanche National Grassland; parkhistory/online_books/geology/publications/bul/613/sec9.htm
NTIR Staff reading a wayside at Cimarron, NM
NTIR Staff reading a wayside at Cimarron, NM; safe/planyourvisit/new-mexico.htm
SAFE trail marker at Timpas Creek in Comanche National Grassland
SAFE trail marker at Timpas Creek in Comanche National Grassland; parkhistory/online_books/geology/publications/bul/613/sec9.htm
Iron Spring marker at Timpas Creek in Comanche National Grassland
Iron Spring marker at Timpas Creek in Comanche National Grassland; parkhistory/online_books/geology/publications/bul/613/sec9.htm
A woman looking at Kiosks in Cimarron, NM
A woman looking at Kiosks in Cimarron, NM; safe/planyourvisit/new-mexico.htm
A trail trace and green prairie, at Comanche National Grassland
Green grass is bursting from the trail; It was an important water supply on the trail and a stage station; it was also the scene of several Indian attacks. Trail ruts are still visible near the spring; a few bu... More
Purple flowers at Comanche National Grassland
Violet flowers blooming from a trail rut; It was an important water supply on the trail and a stage station; it was also the scene of several Indian attacks. Trail ruts are still visible near the spring; a few ... More
Spring flowers on the prairie at Comanche National Grassland
View of ruts with light blue flowers; It was an important water supply on the trail and a stage station; it was also the scene of several Indian attacks. Trail ruts are still visible near the spring; a few buil... More
A long shot prairie views at Comanche National Grassland
Long shot view from Sierra Vista; recarea/psicc/recreation/recarea/?recid=12441&actid=104; General Location - 37.86152833; -103.7300998; 4420 feet
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
Spider webs up close at Comanche National Grassland
Spider webs flowing in the green grass trail; It was an important water supply on the trail and a stage station; it was also the scene of several Indian attacks. Trail ruts are still visible near the spring; a ... More
"Life in the Shadow" wayside at Comanche National Grassland
"Life in the Shadow" wayside; recarea/psicc/recreation/recarea/?recid=12441&actid=104; General Location - 37.86152833; -103.7300998; 4420 feet
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
"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
Nice view of the dry prairie at Comanche National Grassland 2
Ruts and swales heading into the horizon on a beautiful day; It was an important water supply on the trail and a stage station; it was also the scene of several Indian attacks. Trail ruts are still visible near... 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
Ruts fade into the distance at Comanche National Grassland
Ruts and swales with scruffy green grass growing from within; It was an important water supply on the trail and a stage station; it was also the scene of several Indian attacks. Trail ruts are still visible nea... More
Man standing in a rut at Comanche National Grassland
Man standing in a dried out rut; It was an important water supply on the trail and a stage station; it was also the scene of several Indian attacks. Trail ruts are still visible near the spring; a few building ... More
Nice view of the dry prairie at Comanche National Grassland
Ruts and swales meandering thru the countryside; It was an important water supply on the trail and a stage station; it was also the scene of several Indian attacks. Trail ruts are still visible near the spring;... More
Ruts and swales with a marker, at Comanche National Grassland
A limestone marker sits beside ruts and swales in the Comanche National Grassland; It was an important water supply on the trail and a stage station; it was also the scene of several Indian attacks. Trail ruts ... More
Ruts and swales cutting through the prairie at Comanche National Grass...
Green grass bursting out of ruts and swales on the prairie; It was an important water supply on the trail and a stage station; it was also the scene of several Indian attacks. Trail ruts are still visible near ... More
Cactus with a bird at Comanche National Grassland
Cactus with a bird on top; It was an important water supply on the trail and a stage station; it was also the scene of several Indian attacks. Trail ruts are still visible near the spring; a few building remain... More
A view of the pairie looking towards a break in the distant ridgeline
Blue skies ahead of dry ruts and swales leading into the prairie horizon; It was an important water supply on the trail and a stage station; it was also the scene of several Indian attacks. Trail ruts are still... More
Swale in the distance at Comanche National Grassland
Ruts and swales leading into the distant prairie; It was an important water supply on the trail and a stage station; it was also the scene of several Indian attacks. Trail ruts are still visible near the spring... More
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
Still-perceptible wagon ruts at a place called Iron Springs from the S...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The shorter route led through what was called Indian Territory, and a longer, but safer, "Mountain Route" through what is now southeas... More
Stone marker of the route of the Santa Fe Trail, an important trade ro...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
Stone marker of the route of the Santa Fe Trail, an important trade ro...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
This road through Otero County, Colorado, follows the original Mountai...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
Stone marker of the route of the Santa Fe Trail, an important trade ro...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
Stone marker of the route of the Santa Fe Trail, an important trade ro...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
View of Fort Union National Monument along the Interpretive Trail
Fort Union National Monument with a wayside; foun/index.htm
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
A natural gas tank at Tiptonville, NM
A natural gas tank at Tiptonville, NM; safe/planyourvisit/new-mexico.htm
Prairie landscape with blue skies at Fort Union National Monument
Dry prairie with mountains in the distance; foun/index.htm
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
A New Community Sprouts Roots Wayside in Tiptonville, NM
A New Community Sprouts Roots Wayside in Tiptonville, NM; safe/planyourvisit/new-mexico.htm
(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
NTIR Staff walks by a cactus at Comanche National Grassland
Lady in black walking by a cactus at Comanche National Grassland; Iron Spring meant a welcome stop for water for both traders and stage coach travelers. Trail ruts are visible nearby.
Non-NTIR Sign at Comanche National Grassland
NTIRS sign on the prairie at Comanche National Grassland; Iron Spring meant a welcome stop for water for both traders and stage coach travelers. Trail ruts are visible nearby.
Prairie landscape with cactus at Fort Union National Monument
Prairie, mountains, and cactus; foun/index.htm
Prairie landscape at Fort Union National Monument
Dry prairie with mountains; foun/index.htm
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
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
Faint trail trace at Comanche National Grassland meets blue skies, 2
Prairie with dead bushes at Comanche National Grassland; Iron Spring meant a welcome stop for water for both traders and stage coach travelers. Trail ruts are visible nearby.
An old adobe farm along the Santa Fe Trail in Tiptonville, NM (3)
An old adobe farm along the Santa Fe Trail in Tiptonville, NM (3) ; safe/planyourvisit/new-mexico.htm