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.
Brotherhood of Steel (commonly abbreviated to BoS) is a techno-religious paramilitary organization with characteristics of a military order, founded by deserters from the United States Army security detail at Mariposa Military Base and their families, dedicated to controlling and regulating technology in the wasteland.