Major John Wesley Powell's boat the "Emma Dean", Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. 1871.
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Major John Wesley Powell's boat the "Emma Dean"
Major John Wesley Powell's boat the "Emma Dean", Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. 1871.
Painting by Henry Wood Elliott (1846-1930), Yellowstone Lake, 1871
Painting by Henry Wood Elliott (1846-1930), Yellowstone Lake, 1871, watercolor (Phoenix Art Museum). The view is from northern Yellowstone Lake looking to the south. In the foreground, one can see the Annie in the northern lake and the three largest of the lake’s islands: Stevenson Island, with Frank Island and the smaller Dot
Painting by Henry Wood Elliott (1846-1930), Yellowstone Lake, 1871, watercolor (Phoenix Art Museum). The view is from northern Yellowstone Lake looking to the south. In the foreground, one can see the Annie in the northern lake and the three largest of the lake’s islands: Stevenson Island, with Frank Island and the smaller Dot
The first camp of Powell's Second Expedition
The first camp of Powell's Second Expedition. Shown from left to right are: Professor Almon Harris Thompson, Andrew Hattan, S.V. Jones, John F. Steward, W.C. Powell, Frank C.A. Richardson, Frederick Dellenbaugh, and F.M. Bishop. Green River, Wyoming. May 4, 1871.
The first camp of Powell's Second Expedition. Shown from left to right are: Professor Almon Harris Thompson, Andrew Hattan, S.V. Jones, John F. Steward, W.C. Powell, Frank C.A. Richardson, Frederick Dellenbaugh, and F.M. Bishop. Green River, Wyoming. May 4, 1871.
Lighthouse Rock in Canyon of Desolation
Lighthouse Rock in Canyon of Desolation, Green River. The three boats are anchored near shore on left side. Utah. August 11, 1871.
Lighthouse Rock in Canyon of Desolation, Green River. The three boats are anchored near shore on left side. Utah. August 11, 1871.
Ferdinand V. Hayden, 1870
Portrait of Ferdinand V. Hayden, about the time of his directorship of the Geological Survey of the Territories. c. 1870. The Hayden Survey was a predecessor to the USGS.
Portrait of Ferdinand V. Hayden, about the time of his directorship of the Geological Survey of the Territories. c. 1870. The Hayden Survey was a predecessor to the USGS.
Henry Wood Elliott during a geological expedition in 1870
Henry Wood Elliott during a geological expedition in 1870. Photo by William Henry Jackson.
Henry Wood Elliott during a geological expedition in 1870. Photo by William Henry Jackson.
Major John Wesley Powell, a series of three photos, number 2
Typed information on back of photograph: Major John Wesley Powell, a series of three photos, number 2.
Typed information on back of photograph: Major John Wesley Powell, a series of three photos, number 2.
Major John Wesley Powell, a series of three photos, number 3
Typed information on back of photograph: Major John Wesley Powell, a series of three photos, number 3.
Typed information on back of photograph: Major John Wesley Powell, a series of three photos, number 3.
Area of map used by Major John Wesley Powell
Area of map used by Major John Wesley Powell during Colorado River expeditions. Utah. 1869
Area of map used by Major John Wesley Powell during Colorado River expeditions. Utah. 1869
John Wesley Powell and party in the Grand Canyon
Painting by Henry C. Pitz showing John Wesley Powell and his party going through the Grand Canyon, presumably during the historic 1869 Colorado River expedition. The 1869 expedition gave to Powell and his party the distinction of being the first to travel the entire distance of the Colorado River, a remarkable feat that many had formerly believed impossible.
Painting by Henry C. Pitz showing John Wesley Powell and his party going through the Grand Canyon, presumably during the historic 1869 Colorado River expedition. The 1869 expedition gave to Powell and his party the distinction of being the first to travel the entire distance of the Colorado River, a remarkable feat that many had formerly believed impossible.
Major John Wesley Powell talking to a Paiute Indian
Major John Wesley Powell talking to a Paiute Indian, northern Arizona Survey, Arizona. circa 1869.
Major John Wesley Powell talking to a Paiute Indian, northern Arizona Survey, Arizona. circa 1869.
Map of John Wesley Powell's Pioneer River Voyage
Map of John Wesley Powell's Pioneer River Voyage. 1869.
Map of John Wesley Powell's Pioneer River Voyage. 1869.
Alameda County Courthouse (Calif.) before and after 1868 Earthquake
Strong shaking during the 1868 Hayward Fault earthquake caused the second story of the Alameda County Courthouse in San Leandro to collapse (photo courtesy of the Bancroft Library, University of California). The inset photo shows the courthouse before the quake
Strong shaking during the 1868 Hayward Fault earthquake caused the second story of the Alameda County Courthouse in San Leandro to collapse (photo courtesy of the Bancroft Library, University of California). The inset photo shows the courthouse before the quake
Camp scene. United States Geological Exploration of the Fortieth Paral
Camp scene. United States Geological Exploration of the Fortieth Parallel (King Survey). Plate 80: Camp scene. n.d.
(Photo by T.H. O'Sullivan.)
Camp scene. United States Geological Exploration of the Fortieth Parallel (King Survey). Plate 80: Camp scene. n.d.
(Photo by T.H. O'Sullivan.)
Clarence King in camp, Salt Lake City, Utah
Clarence King in camp, Salt Lake City, Utah. United StatesGeological Exploration of the Fortieth Parallel (King Survey). 1868. Plate 96: Clarence King in camp, near Salt Lake City, Utah. October 1868.
(Photo by T.H. O'Sullivan.)
Clarence King in camp, Salt Lake City, Utah. United StatesGeological Exploration of the Fortieth Parallel (King Survey). 1868. Plate 96: Clarence King in camp, near Salt Lake City, Utah. October 1868.
(Photo by T.H. O'Sullivan.)
Quartz mill at Virginia City, Nevada
Quartz mill at Virginia City, Nevada, in the Comstock mining district. Photograph by T.H. O’Sullivan was taken during the U.S. Geographical Exploration of the Fortieth Parallel, which investigated the Virginia City area during the winter of 1867-68. From USGS photographic library collection.
Quartz mill at Virginia City, Nevada, in the Comstock mining district. Photograph by T.H. O’Sullivan was taken during the U.S. Geographical Exploration of the Fortieth Parallel, which investigated the Virginia City area during the winter of 1867-68. From USGS photographic library collection.
William Bramwell Powell and Major John Wesley Powell
Handwritten information on back of photograph, William Branwell (Bram) Powell (Bram) and Major J.W. (Wes) Powell. The two Powell brothers. Wheaton, Illinois. 1865.
Handwritten information on back of photograph, William Branwell (Bram) Powell (Bram) and Major J.W. (Wes) Powell. The two Powell brothers. Wheaton, Illinois. 1865.
Undated portrait of Jim Bridger (1804-1881)
Undated portrait of Jim Bridger (1804-1881). Published in Gaston's Portland, Oregon: Its History and Builders, volume 1 (1911), image in the public domain.
Undated portrait of Jim Bridger (1804-1881). Published in Gaston's Portland, Oregon: Its History and Builders, volume 1 (1911), image in the public domain.
William Clark's 1814 map, John Colter route through Yellowstone
William Clark's 1814 map, indicating the route of John Colter during the winter of 1807-1808. (Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Washington, D.C.)
William Clark's 1814 map, indicating the route of John Colter during the winter of 1807-1808. (Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Washington, D.C.)