Watrous, New Mexico - The ruins at Fort Union National Monument. From 1851-1891, Fort Union defended the Santa Fe Trail, protecting settlers against N

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Watrous, New Mexico - The ruins at Fort Union National Monument. From 1851-1891, Fort Union defended the Santa Fe Trail, protecting settlers against Natives upset that their land was being taken.

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Size: 4480px × 6720px
Location: Watrous, New Mexico, United States
Photo credit: © Jim West / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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