The land to the north of the Gila River, in United States territory, was too mountainous. President Pierce instructed the American minister to Mexico, James Gadsden, to purchase as much territory in northern Mexico as possible.
A bollard is a short post designed to identify or segment a location, guide traffic or protect sensitive areas. It provides an effective visual barrier for vehicles and pedestrians and can offer significant impact protection where effective security is required.
R-1007-06 Steel Pipe Security Bollard (6-5/8 in) Made from ASTM 500 B structural grade steel, security posts are designed to be embedded deep in ground to ensure a high level of impact protection. Posts ship standard with primer coating, ready for additional paint, and can be cut to specific lengths upon request. Steel pipe bollards can be reinforced with concrete and finished with uniform concrete caps. Utility and ornamental covers are also available.