The Cimarron Cutoff and Granada Road were branches of the Santa Fe Trail from Missouri to Santa Fe. The Aubrey and Penrose were other trails. From 1866-97 thousands of Texas cattle were driven to Montana on the XIT and National Cattle trails.
"There really is a Place Called Baca County;
I think she's mighty fine;
She was good enough for my dad's kids;
Likewise she'll do for mine;
Her sunrises are all colors;
Her sunsets are all the same;
The only thing she needs more of;
Is a fo…