Ranchers hired cowboys to gather and drive the cattle east. The expansion of the railroads shortened the cattle drive, enabling the cowboys to simply drive the cattle to the nearest rail stockyard.
In the late 1800s the Chisolm trail was used to drive cattle by cowboys. The cowboys originated in Texas and drove the cattle to Kansas to be sold.
Because that's where they needed to sell their cattle.
Strong, white cowboys enjoying a successful cattle drive
The Long Drive refers to the transportation of cattle from Texas to railroad hubs in Kansas during the late 19th century. Cowboys would drive large herds of cattle across hundreds of miles, enduring harsh conditions and facing various challenges along the way. The Long Drive played a significant role in the growth of the cattle industry in the United States.
Ranchers hired cowboys to gather and drive the cattle east. The expansion of the railroads shortened the cattle drive, enabling the cowboys to simply drive the cattle to the nearest rail stockyard.
Near the chuck wagon by a campfire.
On cattle drives the cowboys usually did not have a wagon but rode their horses.
at the end of the cattle drive, the cowboys rest and drink and fight
While riding on a cattle drive, cowboys would typically carry a bedroll, firearm and ammunition, a knife and a rope lasso.
Cattle.
In the late 1800s the Chisolm trail was used to drive cattle by cowboys. The cowboys originated in Texas and drove the cattle to Kansas to be sold.
Cattle
Cattle Drive--- A journey in which cowboys herded cattle north to the railroad depots in the 1800's
Cowboys.........
Cattle Drive--- A journey in which cowboys herded cattle north to the railroad depots in the 1800's
Because that's where they needed to sell their cattle.