Grinnell Glacier from Footbridge 2008 in color.
Grinnell Glacier from footbridge 1887-2008
1887
2008
Among the earliest photos of Grinnell Glacier, this 1887 image shows the immense extent and depth of the glacier at the turn of the 20th century. The glacier has responded to temperature and precipitation in the past 100 years, resulting in it’s obvious reduction in size.
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Grinnell Glacier from Footbridge 2008 in color.
Grinnell Glacier from Footbridge 1887.
Grinnell Glacier from Footbridge 1887.
Among the earliest photos of Grinnell Glacier, this 1887 image shows the immense extent and depth of the glacier at the turn of the 20th century. The glacier has responded to temperature and precipitation in the past 100 years, resulting in it’s obvious reduction in size.
Image Use
Most of the repeat photography images available on this website are in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission. Images with restrictions are noted below the downloadable image.
Please respect the photographer: When using these photographs, please credit the photographer and source (eg. T.J. Hileman, courtesy of Glacier National Park Archives). The paired images below are examples of proper crediting for each photo.
To download images, select the Multimedia tab.

Back to Repeat Photography Page
Please contact lisa_mckeon@usgs.gov for high resolution versions of images.
Grinnell Glacier from Footbridge 2008 in color.
Grinnell Glacier from Footbridge 2008 in color.
Grinnell Glacier from Footbridge 1887.
Grinnell Glacier from Footbridge 1887.