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.

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