Across the street is a building once known as Swink's Gambling Hall. Here Lucien Maxwell, a great land baron who owned 1,714,765 acres including all of Philmont, bet on one of the Old West's most famous horse races. Maxwell's bet was a roulette table piled high with gold. The race is famous because Maxwell warned his jockey to win or he would be shot off his horse at the finish line. He won.

One block west of the St. James stands an old gristmill, built in 1864 and operated by Maxwell. Now a museum, Philmont campers are always welcome. Plan to visit this fascinating museum before or after your Philmont trek.

Just beyond Cimarron you will pass the Philmont boundary marker the land west of the highway is the buffalo pasture which contains about 4,500 acres and Philmont's buffalo herd of about 150 head.

Looking to your right, every mountain you see lies on Philmont. As you scan the horizon, you can just see the top of the famous "Tooth of Time."

Beyond the buffalo pasture, the group of buildings on the right are homes of ranch personnel. Farther back are the barns where Waite Phillips once kept polo horses. The administration offices and homes are next on your left. Warehouses for food and supplies, farm equipment, vehicles, and maintenance shops are located here.

Next on your left is the Villa Philmonte, the magnificent summer home of Waite Phillips. Notice the Spanish-style architecture, high arches, and tile roof. Surrounding the Villa is the Philmont Training Center where Scouting families live in tent cities during weekly training conferences held throughout the summer.

Past the Villa on the left are the Philmont Museum and Seton Memorial Library where interesting collections are exhibited for you to see.