The Southwestern Cattle Trails
Great Western Trail crossing at the Cimarron River between Oklahoma and Kansas
Three cattle trails crossed the Red River during the 19th century: the Shawnee, the Chisholm, and the Great Western. While purists continue to argue the names for the trails and some parts of their routes, they are nonetheless an integral part of the Red River's history.
Mosey on up with the Red River Historian as we explore some of the history and places where you can enjoy your own historic road trip!
Cowboys at Red River Station along the river in Montague County prior to their start up the Abilene Trail (UT Arlington).
The Texas Trail was also known as the Shawnee Trail (LOC).
The Chisholm Trail was known as the Abilene Cattle Trail to contemporaries (LOC).
Cowboys at Red River Station along the river in Montague County prior to their start up the Abilene Trail (UT Arlington).
