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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
Rock bluffs overlooking the prairie at Cimarron National Grassland
Rock bluffs overlooking the prairie; nr/feature/places/13000136.htm; rmrs/geography/cimarron-national-grassland
11822 Holmes relocated marker at 118th Terr at 3-Trails Corridor
Marker on sidewalk, heading straight up, out of frame; https://www.3trailscorridor.com/
11822 Holmes relocated marker at 118th at 3-Trails Corridor
Marker beside tire tracks in grass; https://www.3trailscorridor.com/
Alt. Marker # 3 705 SF at 3 Trails Corridor
Marker by sidewalk with disturbed soil, looking into street; https://www.3trailscorridor.com/
Curious cows with NTIR sign and man standing in field in Canton, KS.
Cows coming to fence to meet man at NTIR signs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A woman takes a photo of a tree at Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grov...
Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS; http://pnts.org/new/della-ortons-dream-npf-project-spurs-santa-fe-trails-rock-creek-crossing/
A curve in the creek at Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS -2
Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS; http://pnts.org/new/della-ortons-dream-npf-project-spurs-santa-fe-trails-rock-creek-crossing/
Tecolote Ranch ruts by a forest in San Miguel County, New Mexico
Ruts and swales on Tecolote Ranch with brushy cedar trees and pines on a hillside; The town of Tecolote was founded at the Tecolote River crossing 12 miles south of Las Vegas on I-25. Wagon ruts in the hill to ... 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 scraggly tree at Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS -2
Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS; http://pnts.org/new/della-ortons-dream-npf-project-spurs-santa-fe-trails-rock-creek-crossing/
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
(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
A view of a trail trace at Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS
Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS; http://pnts.org/new/della-ortons-dream-npf-project-spurs-santa-fe-trails-rock-creek-crossing/
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.
A woman surveys a trail trace at Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove,...
Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS; http://pnts.org/new/della-ortons-dream-npf-project-spurs-santa-fe-trails-rock-creek-crossing/
A birds eye view of an actual crossing at Rock Creek Crossing in Counc...
Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS; http://pnts.org/new/della-ortons-dream-npf-project-spurs-santa-fe-trails-rock-creek-crossing/
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.
A woman takes a photo of a tree at Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grov...
Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS; http://pnts.org/new/della-ortons-dream-npf-project-spurs-santa-fe-trails-rock-creek-crossing/
A view of a trail trace at Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS - ...
Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS; http://pnts.org/new/della-ortons-dream-npf-project-spurs-santa-fe-trails-rock-creek-crossing/
A scraggly tree at Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS
Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS; http://pnts.org/new/della-ortons-dream-npf-project-spurs-santa-fe-trails-rock-creek-crossing/
Ruts and swales in the forest at Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove,...
Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS; http://pnts.org/new/della-ortons-dream-npf-project-spurs-santa-fe-trails-rock-creek-crossing/
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.
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.
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
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 woman takes a photo of a tree at Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grov...
Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS; http://pnts.org/new/della-ortons-dream-npf-project-spurs-santa-fe-trails-rock-creek-crossing/
An uneven hillside at Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS
Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS; http://pnts.org/new/della-ortons-dream-npf-project-spurs-santa-fe-trails-rock-creek-crossing/
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.
A dry creekbed at rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS
Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS; http://pnts.org/new/della-ortons-dream-npf-project-spurs-santa-fe-trails-rock-creek-crossing/
Archaeological ruin at San Miguel Del Vado National Historic District
Located south of I-25 about 26 miles southwest of Las Vegas, this Hispanic settlement was for a time, a port of entry and traders often camped here. When Las Vegas was settled, San Miguel was bypassed.
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
A marker on the dry prairie in LaJunta, CO shows livestock impacts
Grazing destruction to monument; https://home.nps.gov/places/dar-monument.htm Public domain photograph of a graveyard monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Spring time green grass at Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS - ...
Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS; http://pnts.org/new/della-ortons-dream-npf-project-spurs-santa-fe-trails-rock-creek-crossing/
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
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
A spring time view at rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS
Rock Creek Crossing in Council Grove, KS; http://pnts.org/new/della-ortons-dream-npf-project-spurs-santa-fe-trails-rock-creek-crossing/