Cattle in Slater

Photograph

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Little Snake River Museum

The image depicts a wide, open landscape in Slater, Colorado, showcasing a herd of cattle spread across the expansive terrain, suggestive of the last cattle drive on the open range in this historic area. In the background, the rolling hills create a picturesque horizon, characteristic of the upper Little Snake River Valley, where early settlers established multi-generational ranching traditions. The cattle appear as small, dark specks moving collectively across the extensive field.

The image depicts a wide, open landscape in Slater, Colorado, showcasing a herd of cattle spread across the expansive terrain, suggestive of the last cattle drive on the open range in this historic area. In the background, the rolling hills create a picturesque horizon, characteristic of the upper Little Snake River Valley, where early settlers established multi-generational ranching traditions. The cattle appear as small, dark specks moving collectively across the extensive field.

Name/Title

Cattle in Slater

Entry/Object ID

5.04.2026

Tags

Animals, Landscapes

Description

Slater, Colorado, located in the upper Little Snake River Valley of Routt County near the Wyoming border, has a cattle history rooted in open-range ranching, historic family spreads, and outlaws. Early settlers and operators leveraged the area's rich mountain grasses to establish enduring multi-generational livestock traditions. This is the supposedly the last cattle drive on the open range in area.

Photograph Details

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Slater, Colorado

Collection

Slater Town Photos

Cataloged By

Ellie Gallenbeck

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

July 31, 2026

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

August 1, 2026