Popular Overland Migration Routes

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Download our US Migration Map showing popular migration routes our ancestors followed. Boston Post Road—Served as a mail-service trail between Boston and New York in the 17th century. Braddock’s Road—Military road that became the first overland route through the Allegheny Mountains. California Trail—Nearly 40,000 people caught gold fever in 1849 and traveled overland to California View Website VIP Subscription

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