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102. Burns Shipping Yards
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"The shipping yards, located next to the Burns Post Office and within a stone's throw from the Colorado River, have been used since 1934."
Heicher, Kathy. The Cattle Drive: Burns Hole cowboys mix tradition and technology. Photographer Mike Rawlings. Vail Trail, November 24, 1989, p.16-19.
104. Howe homestead cabin
106. Diamond S gate
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A photo of the front gate for the Diamond S Ranch showing the ranch brand. The ranch east of Eagle was homesteaded by Nicholas Buchholz in 1890. Jesse Sherman, Clyde Lloyd and Wayne T. Jones were subsequent owners.
A tour of the ranch was conducted by the Eagle County Historical Society and the Diamond S Ranch on October 5, 2013.
109. Diamond S hayfields
112. Into the trucks
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"The cowboys, mounted on well-trained horses, pushed the cattle down the road with snappy bull whips and the distinctive whistles, hoots and calls that ranchers have always used to keep the reluctant animals moving."
Heicher, Kathy. The Cattle Drive: Burns Hole cowboys mix tradition and technology. Photographer Mike Rawlings. Vail Trail, November 24, 1989, p.16-19.
116. The Old Home Place
117. Borah ranch
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Tailgate lunch being served by Rae Benton and Mildred Wurtsmith (on right) during the cattle drive.
"At noon, more ranchers' wives drive up. Rae Benton and Mildred Wurtsmith (Wiss' wife) each have a carload of lunch fixins. They're accompanied by Frieda Lowe, and Linda Rasmuson of Albuquerque."
Heicher, Kathy. The Cattle Drive: Burns Hole cowboys mix tradition and technology. Photographer Mike Rawlings. Vail Trail, November 24, 1989, p.16-19.