| Oregon-california Trails Association |
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| history of the american west | |
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| historic trails and roads in the united states | |
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OCTA Chapters work closely with 's benchmark protocol for GPS -assisted Topographical Map ping along other historic and scenic trails. Three major historical trails crossed America's western territories as wagon train routes to Santa Fe, Oregon, and California. The Santa Fe Trail began in 1821 as a 900-mile foreign trade route to New Mexico . It was unique in American History due to its overland commerce routes rather than seafaring transportation. The 2,000-mile Oregon Trail became more heavily traveled in 1843 by settlers wanting to establish new homes in the northwest. Other pioneers forked off on the equally long and grueling California Trail to seek their fortunes in the gold fields. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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