Two burros stand on the gravel shoulder of a paved two-lane desert highway, with a line of deeply eroded, fluted badland ridges rising behind them under a clear blue sky. The scene is typical of the arid Southwest, where feral burros (descendants of pack and mining animals) became a familiar roadside sight in the mid-twentieth century. No caption or location is printed on the front, so the specific site cannot be confirmed from the card itself.
Glossy chrome-era color photo with a thin white margin along the top and bottom edges; no printed text on the front.
No postmark. Unused Color King chrome-era card (1950s–60s): divided back, glossy Kodachrome reproduction, printed publisher imprint; no address or message written. Light wear/soiling on the back.
Cite this card
Two burros beside a desert highway below eroded badlands, circa 1960, postcard, n.d.. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/two-burros-beside-a-desert-highway-below-eroded-badlands-cir. Accessed October 24, 2026.
