Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
The Santa Fe Trail was a 19th-century route through central North America that connected Franklin, Missouri, with Santa Fe, New Mexico.Pioneered in 1821 by William Becknell, who departed from the Boonslick region along the Missouri River, the trail served as a vital commercial highway until 1880, when the railroad arrived in Santa Fe.
English: Map of Santa Fe Trail-Date: 30 January 2012: Source: ... Santa Fe Trail; Taos Downtown Historic District; William Becknell; William S. Messervy; User ...
1980 U.S. Geological Survey Topographical map of a portion of Independence Missouri with a blurry red line superimposed, showing the route of the ancient "Great Osage Trail" which after 1825 was known as the first section of the Santa Fe Trail, destination New Mexico and Mexico.
Santa Fe Trail City Park, 2900 S. Santa Fe Road, Independence: About a quarter mile of ruts and swales. Wieduwilt Swales , 85th and Manchester: A certified site on the Santa Fe, Oregon and ...
The Santa Fe Trail Scenic and Historic Byway is a 188-mile (303 km) National Scenic Byway and Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway located in Prowers, Bent, Otero, and Las Animas counties, Colorado, USA.
It was 3,096 miles (4,983 km) long and stretched from Baltimore, Maryland (some old maps indicate New York City was the actual eastern terminus) to California. Much of the route follows the old National Road and the Santa Fe Trail. Following its decommission, the western portion was later integrated into U.S. Route 66.
William Becknell (1787 or 1788 – April 25, 1856) was an American soldier, politician, and freight operator who is credited by Americans with opening the Santa Fe Trail in 1821. He found a trail for part of the route that was wide enough for wagon trains and draft teams, making it easier for trader and emigrants along this route.
Santa Fe Plaza; The Santa Fe Trail (1930 film) Santa Fe Trail – Grand Pass Trail Segments; Santa Fe Trail – Saline County Trail Segments; Santa Fe Trail Remains; Santa Fe Trail Scenic and Historic Byway; Santa Fe Trail-Kearny County Segment 1; Santa Fe Trail-Rice County Trail Segments; The Santa Fe Trail (1923 film) Simmons Point Station