Categories and Subgenres of Westerns

The classic western usually features an indealistic hero who rights wrongs and seeks vengence for injustices done to the innocent. And there is always a damsel in distress, bad guys and plenty of action.  
 

Within the two main categories of westerns, the Old West and the New West these are some of the subgenres:

Traditional
Historical fiction
Non-fiction
Contemporary fiction
Suspense/mystery/thriller​
​Historical romance
Contemporary romance
Inspirational
Time travel romances
Spicy romances
Science fiction
Horror