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Did trail drives ever intersect?

by | Jul 4, 2010 | Inside History

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Did trail drive bosses have an understanding that no two drives left at the same time? And did trail drives ever intersect and cause a problem as to which drive had the “right of way?” Jack A. Graves Turlock, California   No written “Code of the Trail” existed, but yes, trail drivers had an understanding amongst each other. Many trail bosses knew it was best for all to maintain some kind of trail etiquette or spirit of cooperation. Oftentimes several herds would be moving up the tr


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