Chidos Mountains Case Study
1. How has the Chisos Mountains impacted the past and present society? How has the significance of the mountains changed over time? How will these mountains impact the future?
The Chisos Mountains has impacted the past and present society in many different ways. In the past, these mountains were the base of several Native American raiding parties. But eventually, soldiers drove the Native Americans north, away from the mountains. Soon pathways were established going through the Chisos Mountains to travel to different areas in Texas. These pathways turned into trading routes, and became important to the lives of merchants and settlers that lived in the west. Settlers, merchants, soldiers and traders all over Texas used these routes. In 1944, the Big Bend National Park was built. This park completely encloses the Chisos Mountain range. Till this day, the Chisos Mountains still stands tall as a beautiful tourist attraction and hiking grounds. In the future, I believe the Chisos Mountains will continue to stay …show more content…
These Indians raided several Spanish settlements in Coahuila and Neuva Vizcaya. Then, during the 1770s and 1780s, Lt. Col. Hugo Oconór and Col. Juan de Ugalde led several crusades against the Mescalero Apaches. After a while, they drove the Mescaleros as far north as the Guadalupe Mountains. The Comanche Trail passes through the Chisos Mountains. The Comanche trail was used by Comanche raiding groups, villagers, and merchants. Many villagers hunted and gathered fresh food and water along the Comanche Trail. Because the Comanche Trail was so well-known, in the area people would often come across the Chisos Mountains. Some settlers lived in the Chisos Mountains because of the cool climate and access to water. Not to mention there were animals and small game for hunting. Now the Chisos Mountain range is entirely confined within the boundaries of Big Bend National
The Chisos Mountains has impacted the past and present society in many different ways. In the past, these mountains were the base of several Native American raiding parties. But eventually, soldiers drove the Native Americans north, away from the mountains. Soon pathways were established going through the Chisos Mountains to travel to different areas in Texas. These pathways turned into trading routes, and became important to the lives of merchants and settlers that lived in the west. Settlers, merchants, soldiers and traders all over Texas used these routes. In 1944, the Big Bend National Park was built. This park completely encloses the Chisos Mountain range. Till this day, the Chisos Mountains still stands tall as a beautiful tourist attraction and hiking grounds. In the future, I believe the Chisos Mountains will continue to stay …show more content…
These Indians raided several Spanish settlements in Coahuila and Neuva Vizcaya. Then, during the 1770s and 1780s, Lt. Col. Hugo Oconór and Col. Juan de Ugalde led several crusades against the Mescalero Apaches. After a while, they drove the Mescaleros as far north as the Guadalupe Mountains. The Comanche Trail passes through the Chisos Mountains. The Comanche trail was used by Comanche raiding groups, villagers, and merchants. Many villagers hunted and gathered fresh food and water along the Comanche Trail. Because the Comanche Trail was so well-known, in the area people would often come across the Chisos Mountains. Some settlers lived in the Chisos Mountains because of the cool climate and access to water. Not to mention there were animals and small game for hunting. Now the Chisos Mountain range is entirely confined within the boundaries of Big Bend National