Looking across the Colorado River to mouth of Paria Creek
Creator(s)
O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882.
Summary
Panoramic view of eroded sandstone columns and canyon walls, talus slopes and the confluence of the Colorado River and Paria River in Coconino County, Arizona. Shows possibly Vermilion Cliffs in Paria Canyon.
Date
1873
Notes
"Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian, Expedition of 1872-Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, Commanding.", attribution and "No. 13" printed on mat board.; Formerly F12108; Seal printed on mat board reads: "War Department, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army" beside an eagle and banner emblem that reads: "Essayons".; Spots and an etched "2" on original negative reproduced in photographic print.; Stamp on verso reads: "$150".; Title, attribution and "No. 12" printed on mat board.; Library owns additional iterations of this image in various formats: 1 copy negative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.).; R7110026994. U.S.G.S. folio. 6 ; print 3
Description
1 photographic print : albumen ; 21 x 28 cm. (8 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.) mounted on mat board 41 x 51 cm. (16 x 20 in.)
Is Part Of
Geographical and geological explorations and surveys west of the 100th meridian, 1871-1874 (Wheeler).; U.S.G.S. West. Folio 6.
Subject
Coconino County (Ariz.)--1870-1880.; Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--1870-1880.; Paria River (Utah and Ariz.)--1870-1880.; Paria River Valley (Utah and Ariz.)--1870-1880.; Canyons--Arizona--Coconino County--1870-1880.; Expeditions & surveys--Arizona--Coconino County--1870-1880.; Rivers--Arizona--Coconino County--1870-1880.; Rock formations--Arizona--Coconino County--1870-1880.; Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian (U.S.)
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
