How did towns develop in the Maxwell Land Grant?
(New Mexico history)

The allure and opportunities of the American west attracted countless adventurous souls in the 1800's. A host of larger than life characters populate the tall tales of small towns throughout the state of New Mexico. Of the many well-known names, one of the most influential figures was Lucien Maxwell. He was a fur trader from Illinois who became a insanely wealthy entrepreneur and one of the largest land owners in history.

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