The description fits that of a petrified tree, which used to live in the southwestern US before being replaced by minerals that preserved its structure and turned it into stone.
Santa Fe, New Mexico is the oldest capital city in the United States, founded in 1610.
Pacific Northwest - Apex
A continental tropical air mass formed over northern Mexico would bring hot and dry weather to the southwestern US. This air mass is associated with high temperatures and low humidity, resulting in sunny and clear skies with minimal chances of precipitation.
Rhode Island is the smallest state in the southwestern region of the United States.
the Mohave desert!
Newton Minow called Television a "Vast Wasteland"
The Mojave Desert is a vast arid region in the southwestern United States, covering parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. It is characterized by its extreme temperatures, sparse vegetation, and unique geological formations such as sand dunes and Joshua trees. Despite its harsh conditions, the Mojave Desert is home to a variety of plants and animals adapted to its environment.
Oil and that's all Libya has. Its a vast desert wasteland.
Spanish Conquistadors embarked on exploration of the southwestern US
Southwestern
Minnow
No. From 64 to 81 is a vast wasteland with no whole-number squares.
Mexico is directly south of and adjacent to the southwestern US.
Canada
Mexico borders southwestern US. Mexico City is the capital and most populous city of Mexico.
The Great Plains is not a treeless wasteland but a vast grassland ecosystem that stretches across North America. It is characterized by its rolling plains, diverse flora and fauna, and important role in agriculture.