Aerial view of a U.S. Gold Placer Company hydraulic placer mine site beside the San Miguel River in Montrose County or San Miguel County, Colorado. A man poses on a hillside. Water from hydraulic monitors (nozzles) sprays over gravel in the distance.
Description
1 photographic print on card mount : albumen ; 18 x 25 cm. (7 x 10 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Album 103. Thomas M. McKee Album.
Subject
San Miguel River (Colo.)--19th century; Gold mining--Colorado--19th century; Hydraulic mining--Colorado--19th century; Rivers--Colorado--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph;
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR711009894
Notes
"Mc235" inked on verso.; Formerly attributed to Thomas McKee. Mounted on mat board that reads: "McKee, Artist, Montrose, Colorado."; Formerly Z-1382; Photographer's stamp on verso reads: "Colorado Scenery, Views in the Old Reservation of the Ute Indians and scenes along the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad."; Title and "No. 31" inked on original and reproduced in photographic print.; R7110098941
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