Santa Fe Trail
Posted by: Avi8torAce
N 35° 51.937 W 104° 52.759
13S E 510895 N 3969050
Santa Fe Trail Official Scenic Historical Marker.
Waymark Code: WM38Q3
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 02/26/2008
Views: 52
Opened by William Becknell in 1821, the Santa Fe Trail became the major trade route to Santa Fe from Missouri River towns. Two main branches, the Cimarron Cutoff and the Mountain Branch, joined at Watrous. Travel over the Trail ceased with the coming of the railroad in 1879.
Link to History,Plaque or Sign:: [Web Link]
Additional Point: N 35° 51.930 W 104° 52.775
History:: Not listed
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