Mining, Cattle, and Native Americans

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Across
  1. 2. the name that was given to trains by Native Americans
  2. 8. towns that were abandoned after the mine rush shut down
  3. 10. precious metal that a lot of utensils were made from
  4. 11. The Railroad that spanned across the country
  5. 13. A disease that destroyed entire herds of cattle
Down
  1. 1. towns that grew in a short amount of time
  2. 3. self-appointed law enforcers, like batman
  3. 4. pants that protect a rider's legs from thorny plants
  4. 5. towns where cattle were held in great pens
  5. 6. rich vein of gold or silver
  6. 7. trips where ranchers drove animals hundreds of miles north to railroad lines
  7. 9. skilled riders who herded cattle on ranches
  8. 12. financial aid or a land grant from the government