The Windmill

The windmills on the ranch were very important features used to pump water to all of the structures, the cattle, and the bison. Although windmills were traditionally built out of wood, the ranch windmills have always been steel, built to last longer and withstand the heavy winds the site often receives year-round. The trough is made of the same sandstone as the rest of the site and is still used by livestock today. The windmills helped move water around the site through underground pipes, making the site completely self-sustaining.

Pawnee, Oklahoma · United States