Trail | Red River Historian 2/2

The Bankhead Highway Convoy through North Texas!

In 1919, the U.S. government authorized a Military Motor Convoy to traverse the Bankhead Highway.

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."

Josiah Gregg's Gold Road on a German Map

Josiah Gregg's trading path became the "Gold Road" for German immigrants.

A nice long stroll through Chichi

One settlement along this path that interests me is at the western end of the road on this map - Chichi.

Trace of Trammel

In 1838, when the United States and the Republic of Texas surveyed the boundary between the countries along the Index Line (today's...

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?

Ay Chihuahua Trail!

The Chihuahua Trail was a short-lived road blazed by merchants from Mexico and the U.S.