How Did Cowboys Find Water in the Desert?

How did cowboys find water in the desert while driving thousands of thirsty cattle across the American West? Long before GPS, experienced riders learned to read the landscape. A line of cottonwoods, a flight of doves, animal tracks, and damp sand could reveal what seemed impossible to find. Explore the water-finding methods behind cattle drives, the knowledge shared by Native peoples and Mexican vaqueros, and the windmills that changed ranching. We also examine misleading clues and familiar survival myths. The desert was full of signs. Finding water meant knowing how to read them. #Cowboys #WildWest #OldWest #CowboyHistory #AnimatedHistory