The U.S. Army built Fort Piute about 1860 to protect travelers, supply wagons, the U.S. mail an …

The U.S. Army built Fort Piute about 1860 to protect travelers, supply wagons, the U.S. mail and to guard Piute Creek, a precious water source. It is in a remote area of the Mojave National Preserve in California. (Deborah Wall)