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What ended the open range?

Updated: 9/27/2023
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Over-grazing was a problem, but it was officially destroyed by the severe winter of 1886-87... cold temps killed cattle. The cattle that didn't die directly from the weather died indirectly from it because there was no grass for them to eat since it all froze.

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The railroads extended their rail lines deep into Texas.

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Railroads caused citys to pile up everywhere ending the cattle drive industry

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