Border Survey

And then there's the town of Anthony. New Mexico and Texas. This town straddles a state line. Almost as absurd as national boundaries. Following the 25 mile stretch from the trifecta of Mexico, New Mexico, and Texas which meet at the Rio Grande, this state line travels north when suddenly the line turns east thereby dissecting the town of Anthony. This is a study in lost rivers as the TX/NM state line had once followed the Rio Grande's trajectory. However tangentially related to the border with Mexico, this little stretch of U.S. line has much to offer as a study of the arbitrary. Will (re) survey this line. Note One: This particular sign (pictured here) is across the street from a house it dissects. Who was here first? Here's hoping the owners will want to discuss their property tax bill. (November 20, 2017)