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International Boundary and Water Commission line and illegal crossing path, near Pharr Corporate area along Rio Grande

Dublin Core

Title

International Boundary and Water Commission line and illegal crossing path, near Pharr Corporate area along Rio Grande

Subject

rivers

borders (boundaries)

river crossing (activity)

footpaths

Description

The character of the landscape along the Rio Grande is determined by its use, even if only as a place to cross. Millions of what were then pejoratively called"wet-backs," mojados, "illegal aliens," or more appropriately undocumented workers attempt to cross the river each year, and many are successful. Crossings occur on foot, by inner-tube, handmade raft, boat, mule, horse, rope, or just about any method imaginable. The International Boundary and Water Commission establishes gauge lines and stations to monitor the flow and salinity of the river water. These footprints are leading from the river.

La Paloma Quadrangle: Texas -Cameron Co.; 7.5 minute series; #6

Creator

Goin, Peter

Source

Peter Goin Collection (MS 733)

Date

Undated

Rights

Copyright © is held by the artist. Digital access to this material is made possible by the University Libraries, Special Collections. Further transmission, reproduction, presentation (such as public display or performance) of protected items is prohibited except with permission of the artist.

Format

JPEG

Type

Image

Identifier

A55_TracingtheLine.jpg

Coverage

Cameron County, TX

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

TIFF

Collection

Tracing the Line

Citation

Goin, Peter, “International Boundary and Water Commission line and illegal crossing path, near Pharr Corporate area along Rio Grande,” Special Collections Online Exhibits, accessed April 18, 2024, https://speccoll.library.arizona.edu/online-exhibits/items/show/2260.