These three brands were owned in 1886 by Duncan (Dunk) Blair in the White River area. Duncan was a member of the White River Stock Growers Association. The origin of the square and compass symbols can be found in several ancient civilizations including Egypt. The square and the compass were tools of architects thru the
The late 19th century witnessed the rise of massive and dominant open range cattle ranches in northwest Colorado. The Sevens was one of the biggest, and along with the Two Bar and Two Circle Bar…
When you drive east on Highway 40 out of Craig you will cruise past and most likely not notice the site of one of the important early ranches of northwest Colorado. Yet, in the early…
In the fall of 1871, George Baggs came north from New Mexico trailing 900 head of cattle. Seeking shelter from oncoming winter weather, he parked his herd in the warm confines of Brown’s Park. In…