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Blooming Agave americana

Description: Photograph of the scape, capsules, and flowers of an Agave americana in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park between approx. 6,000-8,000 ft. elevation. Forested mountain slopes are visible behind the plant.
Date: June 6, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Partner: UNT Libraries

Border Fence

Description: Photograph of a section of bollard-style pedestrian border fence in Brownsville, Texas, with electrical boxes in the nearest section of the fence. It was erected by U.S. Homeland security in the late 2000s as part of the "Secure Fence Act of 2006."
Date: June 27, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Location: 25.886554 -97.377186
Partner: UNT Libraries

Bunkhouse at the Frijole Ranch Cultural Museum

Description: South-facing photograph of a bunk/guest house at the Frijole Ranch Cultural Museum in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. The building is made of white stone and is a single story, with a wooden hatch for a basement or cellar.
Date: June 8, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Location: 31.908000 -104.801095
Partner: UNT Libraries

El Capitan from the Guadalupe Peak Trail

Description: Photograph looking south over El Capitan from the Guadalupe Peak Trail at approximately 8,500 feet. The Guadalupe Pass, Brushy Mesa, and the Pinon Hills are visible beyond the peak, as well as U.S. Route 62 / U.S 180 and state highway 54 to Van Horn on the valley floor.
Date: June 6, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Location: 31.890248 -104.858662
Partner: UNT Libraries

El Capitan in Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Description: Panoramic photograph of Guadalupe Mountains National Park and the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert as seen from the El Capitan Lookout on U.S. Route 62 / U.S. Highway 180 between Pine Springs and Salt Flat, Texas, at an elevation of 4,932 feet.
Date: June 8, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Location: 31.854334 -104.844763
Partner: UNT Libraries

Cristo de los Pescadores

Description: Photograph of statue entitled, "Cristo de los Pescadores" in Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island north west of the Jetties. The statue is on top of carved, stacked blocks of stone that have small plaques on them and it is behind a carved stone marker that has text and illustrations of a ship and anchors.
Date: June 26, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Location: 26.069381 -97.157655
Partner: UNT Libraries

Guadalupe Mountains National Park Entrance Sign

Description: Southwestern-facing photograph of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park entrance sign on U.S. highway 180 / Route 62. The sign has a stone base with the National Park Service logo on the right side; mountain peaks are visible in the background.
Date: June 8, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Location: 31.912034 -104.776307
Partner: UNT Libraries

Guadalupe Peak Historical Marker

Description: Photograph of Texas Historical Commission Marker entitled "Guadalupe Peak" in front of a low stone wall. Desert mountains are visible in the background.
Date: June 7, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Location: 31.853977 -104.844529
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historical Marker: Battle of Palmito Ranch

Description: Photograph of historical marker entitled: "Battle of Palmito Ranch." Text reads: "The last land engagement of the Civil War was fought near this site on May 12-13, 1865, thirty-four days after Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox. Col. Theodore H. Barrett commanded Federal troops on Brazos Island 12 miles to the east. The Confederates occupied Fort Brown 12 miles to the west, commanded by Gen. James E. Slaughter and Col. John S. (Rip) Ford, whose troops had captured Fort Brown from the Fede… more
Date: June 24, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Location: 25.961608 -97.301511
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historical Marker: El Paso Salt War

Description: Photograph of state historical marker located near the salt flats of Hudspeth County. The marker has several gunshot markings and reads: "Resentment over private control of the salt lakes in this region, often called Guadalupe Lakes, led to the El Paso Salt War. - Erected by the State of Texas 1936."
Date: June 8, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Location: 31.751193 -105.017930
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historical Marker: Last Battle of the Civil War

Description: Photograph of a historical marker commemorating the last battle of the Civil War. The text reads: "At This Site -- The Last Battle of the Civil War, Known as Palmito Hill, was Fought by Confederate Troops Under Colonel John S. (Rip) Ford and Union Forces on May 13, 1865, 34 Days After Lee's Surrender at Appomatox -- Erected by the State of Texas -- 1936"
Date: June 24, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Location: 25.959591 -97.303384
Partner: UNT Libraries
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