Old mine buildings

Creosote bush and prickly pear cactus grow amongst the ruins of the old mine buildings of the Mariscal Mine. The mercury mine was active in the early 20th Century. It is located along the River Road in southern Big Bend National Park. Courtesy U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS home page is http://www.usgs.gov

This photograph is by carnkie and was uploaded January 13^th 2010. © carnkie please do not copy or distribute without prior express permission.

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