Jacob's Pool, Colorado basin., Colorado 19th century sterescope card.
Original negative number: 39. Part of series: U.S. War Dept., Corps of Engineers; Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of 100th Meridian, Expedition of 1872; Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, commanding. Part of: ... More
Grand Cañon; Sheavwitz Crossing. - stereocsopic card
Original negative number: 81. Part of series: U.S. War Dept., Corps of Engineers; Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of 100th Meridian, Expedition of 1872; Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, commanding. Part of: ... More
Grand Cañon; mouth of Kanab wash.
Original negative number: 66. Part of series: U.S. War Dept., Corps of Engineers; Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of 100th Meridian, Expedition of 1872; Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, commanding. Part of: ... More
Grand Cañon; Sheavwitz Crossing. - stereocsopic card
Original negative number: 77. Part of series: U.S. War Dept., Corps of Engineers; Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of 100th Meridian, Expedition of 1872; Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, commanding. Part of: ... More
In the Canyon's depths, looking up to Zoroaster Tower from the Colorad...
Stereograph shows group of people with tour guide(?) on the banks of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. H72775 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 5. Copyright by E. W. Kelley.
Echo Cliffs, Grand River Canyon, Colo
Title on verso. Close variant of photo in LOT 3888, no. 21. Includes river below and railroad tracks to left. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 59020. Copyright deposit. State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.
Rancher feeding hay to cattle. Apache County near Springerville, Arizo...
Public domain image of a rural landscape, agriculture, farm animals, livestock, pasture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Cabin at the Holzwarth Site in Rocky Mountain National Park, within Gr...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. John Holzwarth Sr., a German immigrant, moved to the Kawuneeche Valley in 1917 after his job as a saloon-keeper in Denver came to an a... More
Interesting clouds over Inks Lake, an inlet of the Colorado River in B...
Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and P... More
Sand Beach Park, along the Colorado River in Austin, Texas
Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
An aqueduct above the "Grand Ditch," a stretch of the Colorado River, ...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. This "ditch" is part of a grand diversion project that sends Colorado River water from the Rocky Mountains' Western Slope over the mou... More
Walls of limestone - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
No. 203. Written on back: Grand. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson.
Bridge across the Colorado River, at Yuma, Ariz.
Constructing railroad bridge, Arizona. Photo by E. Conklin; Continent Stereoscopic Co., Publishers. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.
![Views in the cañons of the Colorado River and among the Aztec cities of Arizona. Our "brown stone front" at Oribay [i.e. Oraibi]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMTAvMDEvdmlld3MtaW4tdGhlLWNhbm9ucy1vZi10aGUtY29sb3JhZG8tcml2ZXItYW5kLWFtb25nLXRoZS1henRlYy1jaXRpZXMtb2YtYXJpem9uYS1iOWY2ZmUtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/50/webp "Views in the cañons of the Colorado River and among the Aztec cities of Arizona. Our \"brown stone front\" at Oribay [i.e. Oraibi]")
Views in the cañons of the Colorado River and among the Aztec cities o...
People and horse in front of adobe and rock structure. No. 51. Scan requestd of Neg. 94190-B. This right side view lacks the large curved scratch.
Middle Cañon of the Kanab - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpap...
No. 7. Written on back: Kanab Creek Series. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson. Part of series: Stillwater Cañon.
Creswell Half-Dugout, Concho, Concho County, TX
Significance: The stone-constructed Creswell half-dugout is architecturally significant as a late and unusually large example of its type once common in the region in the period of first settlement. The situati... More
Mirror Water Pocket - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
No. 172. Written on back: office. Title from label on back of item. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson. Pa... More
Hoover Dam, Spanning Colorado River at Route 93, Boulder City, Clark C...
Significance: It is a National Historic Landmark, an American Civil Engineering Landmark, and the focus of an historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The dam was constructed betwee... More
Hoover Dam, Spanning Colorado River at Route 93, Boulder City, Clark C...
Significance: It is a National Historic Landmark, an American Civil Engineering Landmark, and the focus of an historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The dam was constructed betwee... More
Hoover Dam, Spanning Colorado River at Route 93, Boulder City, Clark C...
Significance: It is a National Historic Landmark, an American Civil Engineering Landmark, and the focus of an historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The dam was constructed betwee... More
Hoover Dam, Spanning Colorado River at Route 93, Boulder City, Clark C...
Significance: It is a National Historic Landmark, an American Civil Engineering Landmark, and the focus of an historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The dam was constructed betwee... More
Hoover Dam, Spanning Colorado River at Route 93, Boulder City, Clark C...
Significance: It is a National Historic Landmark, an American Civil Engineering Landmark, and the focus of an historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The dam was constructed betwee... More
Mabel's Rapids - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
No. 150. Written on back: Boulder Creek. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson.
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Building No. 14 A-B (Duplex), 30672 ...
Significance: Building 14 A-B, as part of the former Wellton Government Camp, is associated with the Wellton-Mohawk Division of the Gila Project. Construction of the Wellton-Mohawk irrigation system began in 19... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Building No. 1 (House), 30601 Wellto...
Significance: Building 1, as part of the former Willton Government Camp, is associated with the Wellton-Mohawk Division of the Gila Project. Construction of the Wellton-Mohawk irrigation system began in 1949 an... More
A Fall - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
No. 197. On back National Archives label: 8. Repairing boats at the foot of Granite Rapid, Grand Canyon, September 1, 1892. F.S. Dellenbaugh on left; others unidentified. Dana Butte in center Distance. Part of... More
Wheat Stack, looking up the river, wall 2,000 feet
Written on back: Lodore. No. 41. Title from label on back of item. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson. Pa... More
Looking up the cañon - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
No. 65. Written on back: Kanab. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson.
Paʹ-ri-ats in full dress - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
No. 95. Written on back: Office copy. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson.
The Falls - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
No. 151. Variant view: Lot 11557-5, no. 29. Written on back: Boulder Creek. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson.
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 2, Bounded by Inte...
Significance: With the completion of the irrigation system , Colorado River water was delivered to previously arid lands in the lower Gila River Valley. The canal was the first of several main canals constructe... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 2, Bounded by Inte...
Significance: With the completion of the irrigation system , Colorado River water was delivered to previously arid lands in the lower Gila River Valley. The canal was the first of several main canals constructe... More
Kanab Cañon - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
The Grand Canyon from Toroweap Valley, looking down. No. 230. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson.
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Radial Gate Check with Drop, Wellton...
Significance: With the completion of the irrigation system, Colorado River water was delivered to previously arid lands in the lower Gila River Valley. Construction of the Wellton Canal began in April 1951 and ... More
The boat, Colorado 19th century sterescope card.
John Wesley Powell's boat with chair attached, on the banks of the Colorado River. No. 190. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Pow... More
Triplet Falls, looking up the river
No. 48a. Written on back: Lodore. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson.
Roaring Fall - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
No. 139. Written on back: Corral Creek. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson.
Head of Spring Creek - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
No. 132. Written on back: Spring Creek. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson.
Cañon of Kanab Wash, Colorado River, looking South / W. Bell, phot.
Plate no. 3. Originally published: Photographs showing landscapes, geological, and other features of portions of the western territory of the United States, obtained in connection with geographical and geologi... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 1, Bounded by Gila...
Significance: Construction on the project began in 1949 and was essentially completed in 1957. With the completion of the irrigation system, Colorado River water was delivered to previously arid lands in the lo... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 1, Bounded by Gila...
Significance: Construction on the project began in 1949 and was essentially completed in 1957. With the completion of the irrigation system, Colorado River water was delivered to previously arid lands in the lo... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 1, Bounded by Gila...
Significance: Construction on the project began in 1949 and was essentially completed in 1957. With the completion of the irrigation system, Colorado River water was delivered to previously arid lands in the lo... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 1, Bounded by Gila...
Significance: Construction on the project began in 1949 and was essentially completed in 1957. With the completion of the irrigation system, Colorado River water was delivered to previously arid lands in the lo... More
Regency Suspension Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at County Route 126...
Significance: Spanning 340'-0" tower to tower, the Regency Suspension Bridge is one of five remaining suspension bridges in Texas. The bridge was built with mostly hand labor by area residents. Its 3 1/4"-dia... More
Regency Suspension Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at County Route 126...
Significance: Spanning 340'-0" tower to tower, the Regency Suspension Bridge is one of five remaining suspension bridges in Texas. The bridge was built with mostly hand labor by area residents. Its 3 1/4"-dia... More
Leaday Crossing, Spanning Colorado River on Farm-Ranch Road 2134, Voss...
Significance: Located near the site of Trap Crossing, an old and much-traveled crossing of the Colorado River on the road from Coleman City to Fort Concho to the south, this bridge was the last of a long series... More
Leaday Crossing, Spanning Colorado River on Farm-Ranch Road 2134, Voss...
Significance: Located near the site of Trap Crossing, an old and much-traveled crossing of the Colorado River on the road from Coleman City to Fort Concho to the south, this bridge was the last of a long series... More
Pinnacles - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
No. 171. Written on back: Kaiparowits Valley. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson.
Shoshone Hydroelectric Plant Complex, 60111 U.S. Highway 6, Glenwood S...
Significance: The Shoshone complex is significant for being one of the earliest hydroelectric plants on the Colorado River and one of the largest in the Rocky Mountain Region to depend upon the flow of a river ... More
Shoshone Hydroelectric Plant Complex, 60111 U.S. Highway 6, Glenwood S...
Significance: The Shoshone complex is significant for being one of the earliest hydroelectric plants on the Colorado River and one of the largest in the Rocky Mountain Region to depend upon the flow of a river ... More
Fort Yuma Old Barracks, Yuma Indian Reservation, Winterhaven, Imperial...
Significance: The lower crossing of the Colorado River was a strategic site, and here Fort Yuma served as an important post for the protection of the southern emigrant route. First used in 1849, the early stru... More
Broken Wall - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
No. 63. Title from label on back of item. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson. Part of series: Views on Kanab Creek.
Triplet Falls, looking up the river
No. 47. Written on back: Lodore. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson.
Davis Dam, Switchyards, Southeast of Davis Dam, Kingman, Mohave County...
Significance: Davis Dam is significant for its role in control of the lower Colorado River, fulfillment of obligations under the Mexican Treaty of 1944, and economic development of the Southwest after World War... More
Whitsett Pump Plant, West side of Colorado River, north of Parker Dam,...
Survey number: HAER CA-240 Public domain photograph of river bank, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Gulch - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
No. 69. Written on back: Yampah. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson.
Dodds Cabin, White River Valley - stereocsopic card
No. 85. Pencil note written on back: Powell Expedition members at Dodd's cabin, at confluence of Uintah and Green Rivers. L to R. F.S. Dellinbaugh, J.K. Hillers (seated, arm pointing) A.H. Thompson, E.O. Beama... More
Holbrook Bridge, Spanning Little Colorado River at AZ 77, Holbrook, Na...
Significance: In 1914 the El Paso Bridge and Iron Company erected a two-span steel truss to replace the existing timber structure over the Little Colorado River. The bridge stood until the Lyman Dam broke upstr... More
Holbrook Bridge, Spanning Little Colorado River at AZ 77, Holbrook, Na...
Significance: In 1914 the El Paso Bridge and Iron Company erected a two-span steel truss to replace the existing timber structure over the Little Colorado River. The bridge stood until the Lyman Dam broke upstr... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Building No. 7 (House), 30661 Wellto...
Significance: Building 7, as part of the former Willton Government Camp, is associated with the Wellton-Mohawk Division of the Gila Project. Construction of the Wellton-Mohawk irrigation system began in 1949 an... More
Grand Cañon of the Colorado., Colorado 19th century sterescope card.
Original negative number: 63. Part of series: U.S. War Dept., Corps of Engineers; Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of 100th Meridian, Expedition of 1872; Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, commanding. Part of: ... More
Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge, Spanning Colorado River, Grand Canyon,...
Significance: This is the site of the first bridge crossing of the Colorado River within the Grand Canyon National Park. It comprises an excellent example of an early 20th century suspension bridge designed fo... More
Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge, Spanning Colorado River, Grand Canyon,...
Significance: This is the site of the first bridge crossing of the Colorado River within the Grand Canyon National Park. It comprises an excellent example of an early 20th century suspension bridge designed fo... More
![[Chemehuevi Indians of the Colorado River region]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzE4NjEvMDEvMDEvY2hlbWVodWV2aS1pbmRpYW5zLW9mLXRoZS1jb2xvcmFkby1yaXZlci1yZWdpb24tMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/31/webp "[Chemehuevi Indians of the Colorado River region]")
[Chemehuevi Indians of the Colorado River region]
Picryl description: Public domain image of ethnic group, people gathering, anthropology, colonies, exotic, indigenous people, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Grand Cañon, from opposite Diamond Creek.
Original negative number: 142. Part of series: U.S. War Dept., Corps of Engineers; Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of 100th Meridian, Expedition of 1871; Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, commanding. Part of:... More
Kanab Wash, Colorado basin., Colorado 19th century sterescope card.
Original negative number: 47. Part of series: U.S. War Dept., Corps of Engineers; Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of 100th Meridian, Expedition of 1872; Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, commanding. Part of: ... More
Mouth of Kanab Wash / W. Bell, Phot.
Stereograph showing dry valley bed surrounded by canyon walls. On mount: Colorado River Series. Explorations West of the 100th Meridian. Expedition of 1872, Lieut. Geo. M Wheeler, Com'dg. No. 56. Forms part of... More
Looking across the Colorado River to mouth of Paria Creek, Arizona, 18...
Title from National Archives and Records Administration record. Possibly part of geographical and geological explorations and surveys west of the 100th meridian by the War Dept., Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army in 1873.
The Colorado River basin showing the upper and lower basins
Illustration showing the upper and lower basins of the Colorado River as they extend across portions of the states of Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California. Illus. in: The Bureau... More
Entrance to the El Tovar Hotel, the signature 1905 lodge at Grand Cany...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Barbara Barrett; 2018; (DLC/PP-2018:112) Forms part of Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive. C... More
Massive Hoover Dam, which straddles the Arizona and Nevada borders on ...
Called Boulder Dam from the date of its dedication in 1935, the concrete-arch dam was renamed after former U.S. president Herbert Hoover in 1947. Now a popular tourist attraction, the dam's generators provide p... More
Citadel Walls, Canon of the Grand, Utah
Detroit Publishing Co., no. 59026. Copyright deposit. State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.
A Little water - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
No. 200. Variant view: LOT 11557-5, no. 62. Written on back: Tantalus Creek. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson.
Grand Canyon, Colorado River, Ariz. / Hillers.
View from top of the Grand Canyon. Man sitting on ledge is John Hillers. Attribution to Fennemore and date based on Western photographs of John K. Hillers / Don D. Fowler. Washington: Smithsonian Institution P... More
Reflected wall - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
No. 199. Written on back: Tantalus Creek. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson.
Creswell Half-Dugout, Concho, Concho County, TX
Significance: The stone-constructed Creswell half-dugout is architecturally significant as a late and unusually large example of its type once common in the region in the period of first settlement. The situati... More
Creswell Half-Dugout, Concho, Concho County, TX
Significance: The stone-constructed Creswell half-dugout is architecturally significant as a late and unusually large example of its type once common in the region in the period of first settlement. The situati... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Building No. 16 A-B (Duplex), 30652 ...
Significance: Building 16 A-B, as part of the former Wellton Government Camp, is associated with the Wellton-Mohawk Division of the Gila Project. Construction of the Wellton-Mohawk irrigation system began in 19... More
Dewey Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at State Highway 128, Cisco, Gra...
Significance: When constructed, the Dewey Bridge was the second longest suspension bridge west of the Mississippi River. It remains the longest suspension bridge in the State of Utah. Unprocessed Field note m... More
Logs - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
No. 147. Variant view: Lot 11557-5, no. 24. Written on back: Boulder Creek. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson.
Midway in the Cañon - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
No. 69. Written on back: Kanab. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson.
Hoover Dam, Spanning Colorado River at Route 93, Boulder City, Clark C...
Significance: It is a National Historic Landmark, an American Civil Engineering Landmark, and the focus of an historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The dam was constructed betwee... More
Hoover Dam, Spanning Colorado River at Route 93, Boulder City, Clark C...
Significance: It is a National Historic Landmark, an American Civil Engineering Landmark, and the focus of an historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The dam was constructed betwee... More
Hoover Dam, Spanning Colorado River at Route 93, Boulder City, Clark C...
Significance: It is a National Historic Landmark, an American Civil Engineering Landmark, and the focus of an historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The dam was constructed betwee... More
Hoover Dam, Spanning Colorado River at Route 93, Boulder City, Clark C...
Significance: It is a National Historic Landmark, an American Civil Engineering Landmark, and the focus of an historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The dam was constructed betwee... More
Colorado River, above the Paria., Colorado 19th century sterescope car...
The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Building No. 19 (House), 30622Wellto...
Significance: Building 19, as part of the former Wellton Government Camp, is associated with the Wellton-Mohawk Division of the Gila Project. Construction of the Wellton-Mohawk irrigation system began in 1949 a... More
The Cañon from above - Public domain albumen print photogrpaph
No. 202. Variant view: LOT 11557-5, no. 66. Written on back: Tantalus Creek. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson.
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 2, Bounded by Inte...
Significance: With the completion of the irrigation system , Colorado River water was delivered to previously arid lands in the lower Gila River Valley. The canal was the first of several main canals constructe... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 2, Bounded by Inte...
Significance: With the completion of the irrigation system , Colorado River water was delivered to previously arid lands in the lower Gila River Valley. The canal was the first of several main canals constructe... More
Aiʹ-at-tau-a, (beautiful man,) Chief of the Mo-a-paʹ-ri-ats
No. 52. Title from label on back of item. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson. Part of series: Indians of t... More
A lone Mexican (Lodore) - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
Photograph unattributed. No. 247. Written on back: Office copy. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson.
Red Canon one mile below Bee Hive Pt, looking up
No. 14. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson. Part of series: Red Cañon.
Fifth Street Bridge, U.S. 50 at Colorado River, Grand Junction, Mesa C...
Survey number: HAER CO-41 Public domain photograph - historical image of Colorado, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Portage of Log Cabin Cliff - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpa...
No. 94. Title from label on verso of item. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson. Part of series: Cañon of Desolation.
Indian boy and his dog - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
No. 100. Forms part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson. Forms part of series: Indians of the Colorado Valley, ... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 1, Bounded by Gila...
Significance: Construction on the project began in 1949 and was essentially completed in 1957. With the completion of the irrigation system, Colorado River water was delivered to previously arid lands in the lo... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 1, Bounded by Gila...
Significance: Construction on the project began in 1949 and was essentially completed in 1957. With the completion of the irrigation system, Colorado River water was delivered to previously arid lands in the lo... More
Echo Rock - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph
No. 61. Part of series: U.S. topographical and geological survey of the valley of the Colorado River of the west, by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson.
Fort Yuma Old Officers' Kitchen Cottage, Yuma Indian Reservation, Wint...
Significance: The lower crossing of the Colorado River was a strategic site, and here Fort Yuma served as an important post for the protection of the southern emigrant route. First used in 1849, the early stru... More