Ranger Sarah stands in front of the hospital at Fort Union, once the finest hospital within a 500 miles area. Nothing was bigger or better between Riley, Kansas and California.
— at Fort Union National Monument.

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Ranger Sarah learns that the hospital at Fort Union was the best one in 500 miles. This large hospital served around 425 patients a month. The hospital served the civilian population as well as the military. Civilians paid 50 cents per day for treatment.
— at Fort Union National Monument.

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Ranger Sarah at the elevation marker at Fort Union. In 1867, this marker was placed in the parade ground of the post recording an elevation of 6835 feet (actual elevation 6760). The marker reads "6835.493 above tidewater. Aug 1867."
— at Fort Union National Monument.

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Ranger Sarah finishes hiking through the Mechanic's Corral as she walks towards the Mechanics Corral Quarters.
— at Fort Union National Monument.

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Ranger Sarah explores the Mechanic's Corral at Fort Union National Monument.

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Ranger Sarah reads up about the Mechanic's Corral at Fort Union. Here over 70 civilian employees would repair broken wheels, damaged wagons, and warn out harnesses, as well as shoe the horses, mules and oxen if needed.
— at Fort Union National Monument.

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Ranger Sarah looks at the Mechanics Corral. Located in the same row as the Storehouses and across from the Depot Transportation Corral. This is where wagons that traveled along the Santa Fe Trail and other roads in NE New Mexico would be repaired before continuing their journey.
— at Fort Union National Monument.

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Ranger Sarah view the large area that made up the Depot Transportation Corral at Fort Union.
— at Fort Union National Monument.

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