More Than 40% of the U.S.-Mexico Border Has Been Turned Over To The Military
In the past year, the Trump administration designated 819 miles of public land as restricted National Defense Areas.
Military Bases
National Defense Areas (NDA)
US-Mexico Border
Move the slider to see the border change over time. Hover over the NDAs or zoom in for detailed information.
* Mapping assistance from the Center for Biological Diversity and Wildlands Network. Data sources: Federal Register and International Boundary & Water Commission.