Read the story of the birth and demise of the cattle drives in Texas after the Civil War as the country expanded westward.

At this site take a look at maps of cattle drives from the ranches and ranges of Texas to the market places in Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming.

This article surveys the cattle kingdom and cattle boom in Ellis County, Texas that started in the 1840s.

Looks at the history of agriculture in Texas, from the cattle drives of the past to the mechanization of food production today. One section discusses the major crops that are produced today, and the production and economic figures for each.

Named after Charles Goodnight, the Goodnight-Loving Trail spanned more than 2000 miles. Trace the history of the trail and the cattle drives that made their way across the dangerous territory in the 1800s.

The cowboys were the background of the cattle boom in the 19th century. Read about their life, and their demise.

This is an impressive history of the introduction of beef to the Great Plains region complete with videos, photos, and lesson plans.

An image of "Driving the Cattle to Pasture in the Morning", created by Paulus Potter in 1647 (Oil on oak, 39 x 50 cm).