This trail segment situated on old maps in Section 19 of Township 48 North, Range 32 West, was surveyed in July and August 1843 by William Miller where he indicated the path of the “Road to Santa Fe.” After wagon trains ceased passing this way, the muddy ruts grew over with vegetation creating the swales you see today. According to the Missouri River Outfitters chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association website, “The trail segment is identified by a deep and wide swale that diverges around a natural rock outcrop near the north central portion of the 1.22-acre site. Near the top of the hill, the swales appear to diverge into parallel tracks. These particular swales were once visible to 83rd street in back of the homes that face Blue Ridge Boulevard.”