William Henry Jackson folio VII, print 13, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories plate XIX
Creator
Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942
Date
[1871]
Summary
View of the Hayden Survey encampment (U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories, 1871) on a grassy plain at the base of Emigrant Peak, an ancient caldera near the east bank of the Yellowstone River in Park County, Montana. Shows canvas tents and covered wagons set up in a circle. Trees grow along the banks of the Yellowstone River, and the Wasatch Mountains are in the distance.
Description
1 photomechanical print : collotype ; 12 x 22 cm. (5 x 8 1/2 in.) printed on sheet 36 x 28 cm. (11 x 14 in.)
Is Part Of
U. S. Geological Survey of the Territories.; W. H. Jackson folio [Hayden Survey].
Subject
Emigrant Peak (Mont.)--19th century; Park County, (Mont.)--19th century; Wasatch Range (Utah and Idaho)--19th century; Yellowstone River--19th century; Camping--Montana--Park County--19th century; Covered wagons--Montana--Park County--19th century; Expeditions & surveys--Montana--Park County--19th century; Tents--Montana--Park County--19th century; Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U.S.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700310276
Notes
Condition: Stained, spotted, foxing.; Title and: "E. Bierstadt's Alberttype" printed on sheet.; R7003102762
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