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Pedro Vial's map of his Great Spanish Road, Part II
Pedro Vial's map of the "Great Spanish Road" began in Natchitoches and passed by homes and ranches of traders/planters
Robin Cole-Jett
Jul 6, 2021


The Great Spanish Road to the Red River, Part 1
One of the least studied but major trade arteries emanating from the Red River was the so-called "Great Spanish Road."
Robin Cole-Jett
Jul 6, 2021


Josiah Gregg's Gold Road on a German Map
Josiah Gregg's trading path became the "Gold Road" for German immigrants.
Robin Cole-Jett
Jul 6, 2021


Disappearing Fort Griffin!
Founded in 1867, Fort Griffin (Shackleford County, Texas) is now a state historic site.
Robin Cole-Jett
Jul 6, 2021


Camp Augur No Longer
Camp Augur in today’s Tillman County, Oklahoma was founded in 1871 to protect the tribes impacted by the Medicine Lodge Treaty of 1867.
Robin Cole-Jett
May 10, 2020


Fort Towson Remains
Fort Towson in today’s Choctaw County, was established in 1824.
Robin Cole-Jett
Jul 12, 2018


Abilene Cattle Trail, or was it the Chisholm Trail?
The Chisholm Trail was known as the Abilene Cattle Trail on maps, but what about those who used the trail?
Robin Cole-Jett
May 30, 2018


Ay Chihuahua Trail!
The Chihuahua Trail was a short-lived road blazed by merchants from Mexico and the U.S.
Robin Cole-Jett
May 1, 2018


End of the Red River War: Comanche Women at Mow-wi Camp in Palo Duro Canyon
Comanche women in Mow-wi camp at Palo Duro Canyon during the Red River War.
Robin Cole-Jett
Feb 19, 2018


The Southwest Trail of Arkansas
One of the oldest roads in the Red River Valley is the Southwest Trail in Arkansas.
Robin Cole-Jett
Feb 5, 2018
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