The state of New Austin is located in the south-west part of the map. It's divided in four regions: Cholla Springs, Gaptooth Ridge, Hennigan's Stead, and Rio Bravo.

⭐ Map of New Austin:



⭐ Armadillo (Cholla Springs):

Armadillo is depicted as one of the few remaining boomtowns of the American West, in contrast to the modern industrialized northern settlements characterized by the city of Blackwater. Armadillo is a common hangout for Walton's Gang members, who continue to bring violence and chaos to the town. Duels are common, making it a place where danger is ubiquitous.

By 1911, Leigh Johnson is the acting Marshal and legal authority of Armadillo, along with local lawmen, and is well known by the local residents. He is assisted by the young deputies Jonah and Eli. According to Johnson, the arrival of railroads to Armadillo led to the decline of its regional rival, the old decaying frontier town of Tumbleweed, reducing the latter to being an abandoned ghost town at the time of Red Dead Redemption.

Herbert Moon, the general store shopkeeper, refers to himself as Armadillo's first citizen. It's unknown if he means the most important citizen, or was literally one of the founders of Armadillo, which is certainly possible given his age.

⭐ Tumbleweed (Gaptooth Ridge):

Between 1898 and 1907, Tumbleweed is a town on the decline. The theories for the reasons behind this include the lack of a railway in the town and harassment from a group of local bandits called the Del Lobo Gang, compounded by various epidemics afflicting the citizens of New Austin as well as the Sheriff Freeman's hard justice, as when the bartender wishes the sheriff would stop killing so many of his customers.

While entering Tumbleweed for the first time, John Marston sees a lawman entering the town with a Del Lobo. As the main settlement in New Austin, Tumbleweed has a saloon, a general store, a gunsmith, a butcher and a stable. Due to its desert location, daytime temperatures in Tumbleweed can reach the mid-thirties (Celsius). At night, temperatures can drop to single figures.

⭐ Legendary Animal Map:



⭐ Legendary Fish Map:



⭐ Legendary Cougar - Native to Gaptooth Ridge in New Austin. The unique black fur makes this cougar easily recognizable. As a carnivore, it preys on deer, elk, moose, and mountain goats. Long distance weapons like rifles, or a Bow with Poison Arrows, are recommended for hunting as the vicious nature of cougars means they are prone to attack. Killing this animal will give you the opportunity to craft a rare trinket.

⭐ Legendary Largemouth Bass - Like other largemouth basses, the best way to attract this fish is during rainy weather with a Special River Lure. It is estimated that this Legendary Largemouth Bass could be over fifty inches long and weigh over twenty pounds.

⭐ Legendary Pronghorn - Endemic to Rio Bravo in New Austin. This pronghorn is easily recognized by the short white hair covering its whole body. As an herbivore, its diet includes sagebrush, green shoots, grasses and forbs. The best weapon to use when hunting this animal is either a rifle or Bow with Poison Arrows. Killing this animal will give you the opportunity to craft a rare trinket.

⭐ Legendary Redfin Pickerel - Like other pickerel, this fish prefers warm sunny weather and Special Lake or River Lures. The estimated size of this Legendary Redfin Pickerel is considered to be around nineteen inches and weighing over ten pounds.

⭐ Legendary Tatanka Bison - Native to Hennigan's Stead in New Austin. This bison can be recognized by its short black hair and thick light gray hair around its hump and head. As an herbivore, it grazes on grains, hay, and corn. Long range weapons like a long scope rifle or a Bow with Improved Arrows will give you the advantage when hunting this animal. Killing this animal will give you the opportunity to craft a rare trinket.

⭐ Kentucky Saddler - A medium build and muscular horse. These riding horses are hardy and easy to tend to. They can be identified by their muscular, medium-sized frame and smooth gait. The Gray, Black, Chestnut Pinto and Silver Bay are found in the wild. The Gray coat is also purchasable from a stable. Their good nature and handling make them perfect for riding short distances. This breed is known for being healthy, but is let down by poor Speed and Acceleration.

⭐ Tennessee Walker - Renowned for their elegant looks and smooth riding making them perfect for long journeys. They can be identified by their refined head and elegant build. The Red Roan, Black Rabicano, Chestnut and Dapple Bay coats can be found in the wild. A Flaxen Roan is purchasable from a stable. This breed is renowned for its eye-catching trot and comfortable gait. They are healthy and handle well, with good Stamina and Speed, making them perfect for long journeys and one of the most popular breeds to come across all throughout the world.

⭐ Mustang - They can be identified by their lean frame and unique dorsal stripe along the spine. Grullo Dun, Wild Bay and rare Tiger Striped Bay can all be found in the wild. This breed is known for being loyal but hard to train. They have traits of both work and war horses, so are strong and will not be easily frightened. They have great Health and Stamina, but average Speed.

⭐ Thoroughbred - Identifiable by their lean legs, athletic build and deep chest. The Blood Bay and Dapple Gray are found in the wild, while the Brindle coat is purchasable. A unique Seal Brown coat is also discoverable. This breed is famous for Speed and agility, though can be clumsy if pushed too far. Their good Stamina and Acceleration make them perfect for racing short distances.

⭐ American Paint Horse - Known for their excellent health and decent speed and agility. American Paints are work horses, identified by their robust build and distinctive patterned coat. The Overo, Tobiano and a rare Splashed White coat are all found in the wild. A unique Gray Overo coat can also be purchased. Their personality, intelligence and willingness to work make these horses easy to care for.

⭐ American Standardbred - These horses are one of the fastest breeds making them excellent for racing, identified by their agile frame, powerful limbs and healthy coat. Both Black and Buckskin coats are found in the wild. A Palomino Dapple and a unique Silver Tail Buckskin can also be purchased. This breed handles well, is easy to train, but can be frightened by loud noises. They are healthy, and their average Stamina allows them to maintain a fast pace for a long time.

⭐ Appaloosa - Appaloosa breed of horses is known for their good health, agility and speed which makes them a popular choice. They can be identified by their compact frame and spotted or speckled coat. The Blanket, Few Spots and Leopard Blanket are found in the wild, while Leopard and Brown Leopard coats are purchasable in stables. Their willing and manageable temperament leads to easy handling. This breed of horse is healthy, with a reasonable amount of Speed and great Stamina.

⭐ Morgan - Morgan horses are considered to be low maintenance and make the perfect horse for long journeys and pull carriages or carts. They can be identified by their smaller frame, refined build and elegant gait. The Bay, Palomino, Flaxen Chestnut and Bay Roan coat can be found in the wild. The Bay Roan and Palomino are also purchasable from stables. They are known for having poor Health and Acceleration. Their Speed and Stamina are average, making them suitable for shorter journeys as mentioned.

⭐ Nokota - The small build and muscular bodies for Nokota horses makes them agile and fast, perfect for racing. They can be identified by their well-built frame and sturdy legs. The Blue Roan and White Roan can be found in the wild, while the Reverse Dapple Roan is purchasable from a stable. They are known for being healthy and handling well. Their Speed and Acceleration matches many racehorse breeds, making them perfect for traveling short distances quickly in a sure-footed manner.

⭐ Hungarian Halfbred - Their fearless nature makes them great for combat. They handle well but are less healthy than other war horses. Their Stamina levels are good, with average Speed and Acceleration.

⭐ Otis Miller's Revolver:

Otis Miller was a legendary gunslinger often associated with the Wild West. The leader of a gang of outlaws called the Otis Miller Boys, Miller reportedly performed the first robbery of a train in 1866, which turned him into an infamous figure and made him the subject of many dime novels.

Another famous gang of the American frontier, the Jack Hall Gang, allegedly crossed paths with the Miller Boys while roaming through the prairies of Nebraska, according to the 'Jack Hall' song.

Otis Miller was eventually shot and killed by another member of his gang, Charlie Tatum, leaving behind three children, one of which being Otis Miller Jr., who was six years old at the time. The latter would later be arrested for being the leader of a gang who robbed a train after a confession deemed him guilty. After several months in prison, he was acquitted after the confession was found to have been fabricated.

Miller's revolver was a unique Schofield Revolver made of gold and ivory and adorned with Miller's personal heraldry and engravings. Found inside a cave in Cholla Springs, this weapon appears to have once been owned by the famed gunslinger Otis Miller. This gun has an ammo capacity of six rounds, and can use Regular, High Velocity, Split Point, Express, and Explosive revolver ammo.

✪ Bonnie MacFarlane:

Bonnie is the daughter of Drew MacFarlane, the owner of MacFarlane's Ranch, and has spent her whole life working on the ranch with her father. Born in 1884, she shares the same birth year as one of her brothers, Ethan, so it’s most likely that they are fraternal twins. When she was young, her father hired a "French" governess (who Bonnie suspected of not being truly French, due to the fact she spoke Russian) to teach her and keep her civilized.

She had six brothers, but five of them died from either illness or accidents. Her sole surviving brother, Patrick MacFarlane, moved to New York, where he supposedly works as a banker in Manhattan. With the majority of her generation deceased and the only other surviving male child leaving the family, Bonnie feels it is up to her to become the man of their family's ranch.

Bonnie is a compassionate and no-nonsense individual. With the loss of most of her brothers and departure of her sole surviving one, she viewed the responsibility of maintaining her family's ranch to fall onto her. As such, she helps out the farm and her father in any way as she can.

⭐ Del Lobos Gang:

The Del Lobo Gang consists of mostly Mexican men who are outlaws, exiles, or opportunists. The dispute between Mexico and America has brought this gang to the town of Thieves' Landing, which they use as their main base. Here, they steal, fight, and often kill people.

Though the gang is mostly comprised of Mexicans and seem to be in conflict with the US Government over long-standing tensions after the Mexican American War (somewhat parallel to the Lemoyne Raiders, who are similarly at odds with the government over the Civil War), they appear to allow Americans into their ranks. American members can sometimes be seen throughout New Austin, alongside their Mexican counterparts.

While their main base is the notorious Thieves' Landing, they also operate out of Fort Mercer, a long-abandoned American military base in Río Bravo, the village of Twin Rocks, the old mining settlement known as Gaptooth Breach, and the abandoned farm of Solomon's Folly.

Notable Members:

✪ Jorge Montez
✪ Alfredo Montez
✪ Esteban Cortez
✪ Joaquin Arroyo
✪ Ramon Cortez
✪ Flaco Hernandez

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