Mesquite Burning for Land Clearing El Indio Texas March 1939

Controlled burning of mesquite trees occurs in El Indio, Texas, in March 1939. Farmers used this technique to clear land for agriculture, a common practice in the Southwest due to the invasive nature of mesquite. This method helped prepare fields for crops and manage grasslands, significantly impacting local farming practices.

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