Mesquite Burning in El Indio Texas 1939

In March 1939, workers burn mesquite in El Indio, Texas, to clear land for agriculture. This method reflects practices used by farmers to prepare fields for cultivation. Mesquite, a native tree species, was often seen as a hindrance to farming. Clearing land was essential for improving crop yields in the rural Texas landscape.

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