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Santa Fe National Historic TrailA highway sign marks location of Santa Fe Trail crossing on the open plains
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A barbed wire fence and windmill are near the Point of Rocks formation on the Santa Fe National Historic Trail in New Mexico  

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Mule and ox drivers made day-to-day operations work on the historic Santa Fe Trail. Mexican arrieros (muleteers) were famous for their abilities. Oxen were favored to pull freight wagons.

Last Updated: July 31, 2006 at 16:08 EST