Burkburnett and the 6666 Origin Trail When Taylor Sheridan, the creator of Yellowstone, purchased the historic Four Sixes (6666) Ranch in 2021, preparations for the new origin series Yellowstone 6666 had already begun. With the development of a spin-off set in motion, a renewed interest in the Four Sixes Ranch has emerged. While many people know the historic ranch is located near Guthrie in West Texas. Few know the origins of the 6666 trace back to Burkburnett, Texas, and the S. Burk Burnett Wild Horse Ranch. Located in Wichita County, the city of Burkburnett is one mile from the Red River and 130 miles northwest of Fort Worth. The 6666 website states that when Captain Samuel “Burk” Burnett purchased a 100 head of cattle in 1870 from Frank Crowley of Denton, Texas, the cattle had the “6666” brand, a brand Burnett bought when he bought the cattle. A smart businessman, Burnett leased land across the Red River to graze his cattle from the Comanche and Kiowa tribes in Indian Te...