Cattle Branding at Walking X Ranch May 1939

In May 1939, cattle are turned loose after branding operations at the Walking X Ranch near Marfa, Texas. Branding was a crucial practice for ranchers to identify livestock ownership. This image captures the daily life of ranching in West Texas, emphasizing the importance of cattle ranching in the local economy and culture.

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