Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)'s photos with the keyword: Sam Nail Ranch

Big Bend NP, Sam Nail Ranch 2670a

12 Jul 2010 168
Water flowing from the windmill...

Big Bend NP, Sam Nail Ranch 2668a

Big Bend NP, Sam Nail Ranch 2673a

12 Jul 2010 203
Another working windmill, at Sam Nail ranch site.

Big Bend NP, Sam Nail Ranch 2666a

12 Jul 2010 167
Though barely visible in the tree, a Painted Bunting (see adjacent picture).

Big Bend NP, Sam Nail Ranch 2665a

12 Jul 2010 176
Throughout the park I had seen quick flashes of a very colorful bird -- not only was there a picture here of the Painted Bunting, but one landed in a tree nearby (adjacent photo) while I was reading the description.

Big Bend NP, Sam Nail Ranch 2663a

12 Jul 2010 210
A no longer operating windmill at the Nail ranch. In the center of the oasis is a newer windmill put up by the park service in the 1950's -- I don't know if it was a replacement for what had been a second windmill on the ranch.

Big Bend NP, Sam Nail Ranch 2661a

12 Jul 2010 173
Not very far from the Wilson ranch (see adjacent photos), another example of where a family that had tried to live in the area. Both of these ranches are on the west side of the park.