Colorado River, Grand Canyon, River Mile 52.8, Nankoweap, Downstream View from River Right, 1890
Detailed Description
January 18, 1890: Colorado River, Grand Canyon, River Mile 52.8, Nankoweap Creek, Downstream View from River Right. Uncharacteristically, Stanton changed lenses and took two similar views from the same location looking the same direction. This view was taken with what is known as a normal lens, as opposed to the previous view, taken with a wide-angle lens. The dominant plant appearing on the slopes is Mormon tea. Mesquite is apparent at river level, upslope from the prominent sand deposits that line the river. Stake no. s1424b in the Collection.
Photo credit: Robert B. Stanton, 57-RS-361, courtesy of The National Archives
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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