Members of the survey crew pose at a camp site beside the Colorado River in probably Mohave County (later Grand Canyon National Park), Arizona. Men have full beards and wear wide brimmed hats, and sit beside a canvas tent. Shows a rifle, probably bed rolls on the ground, and row boats nearby.
Description
1 photographic print on stereo card : albumen, stereograph ; 10 x 18 cm. (4 x 7 in.)
Subject
Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--19th century; Grand Canyon (Ariz.)--19th century; Mohave County (Ariz.)--19th century; Camping--Arizona--Mohave County--19th century; Expeditions & surveys--Arizona--Mohave County--19th century; Rivers--Arizona--Mohave County--19th century; Row boats--Arizona--Mohave County--19th century; Tents--Arizona--Mohave 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: ZZR711007875
Notes
"Expedition of 1871" and "1st Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler. Corps on Engineers, Commanding." printed on stereo card.; "War Department" an eagle and shield logo, "Corps of Engineers. U.S. Army" and "Geographical and Geological Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian" printed on verso.; Condition: card mount torn and stained.; Title and "just below the mouth of the Grand Canon. At this point two divisions of the expedition, operating in the country north of the river, met the boat party, and were transferred by it to the opposite shore" "(F. 130.)" and "No. 12" printed on label on verso.; R7110078755
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