What you would find on the Chisholm trail?

Back then, dust. Dry scrub. The Red River and the Arkansas River provided water (as did a number of small creeks and streams), but were difficult to cross. The topography of badlands, canyons and lower mountain ranges made the trip very difficult. Unfriendly Native Americans and rustlers made it extremely dangerous. A link to the Wikipedia article on the Chisholm Trail is provided.