View of the Snake River and the top of Shoshone Falls, Twin Falls County, Idaho. Island boulders are in the river between several waterfalls, and steep rock walls in the canyon are in the distance.
Description
1 photographic print : albumen ; 20 x 28 cm. (8 x 11 in.) mounted on mat board 40 x 50 cm. (16 x 20 in.)
Is Part Of
Geographical and geological explorations and surveys west of the 100th meridian, 1871-1874 (Wheeler).; U.S.G.S. West. Folio 6.
Subject
Shoshone Falls (Idaho)--19th century; Snake River (Wyo.-Wash)--19th century; Twin Falls County (Idaho)--19th century; Canyons--Idaho--Twin Falls County--19th century; Expeditions & surveys--Idaho--Twin Falls County--19th century; Rivers--Idaho--Twin Falls County--19th century; Waterfalls--Idaho--Twin Falls County--19th century; Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian (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: ZZR711002705
Notes
"Geographical Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian, Expedition of 1874. Under Command of Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, Corps of Eng'rs." printed on mat board.; "View across top of the Falls." printed below title on mat board.; Condition: foxing.; Cover sheet has descriptive information about Shoshone Falls, and what are identified as Horseshoe Falls and Lace Falls.; Emulsion flaws on original negative reproduced in photographic print.; Seal printed on mat board reads: "War Department, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army" beside an eagle and banner emblem that reads: "Essayons".; Title, attribution and "No. 23" printed on mat board.; R7110027055. U.S.G.S. folio. 6 ; print 9
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