Geological Survey (U.S.)

Abstract Consists of original stereo-views that were taken of sights along the Union Pacific or Central Pacific Railroads in Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and California as well as a few general views in Utah (especially Salt Lake City), Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, and Arizona. Also included are several Native American portraits and views of Yellowstone National Park. Many photographers are represented in this collection including Andrew Joseph (A.J.) Russell, William Henry Jackson, Charles William...

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The Arizona U.S. Geological Survey Topographic and Orthophotoquad Map Collection includes 2,100 maps mostly comprised of 7.5-minute, 1:24,000-scale, quadrangle, topographic maps that show both natural and manmade structures. The collection also includes Preliminary Editions and Provisional Editions of the 7.5-minute topographic maps, and Orthophotoquads which are 7.5-minute black and white photographs.

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Images of E. W. Glafcke and his United States Geological Survey crew, which included Glafcke, A.L. Mitchell, and Elt Waisner. Included are images of the surveyor's camp, men surveying, wagons, pack mules, survey equipment, and Dome Lake in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming. The photographer is unknown.

Abstract The United States Geological Survey (USGS) 100,000 Scale Maps include 2,332 30 X 60 Minute Quadrangle topographic maps. These maps were created from the 1:24,000 scale USGS topographic maps with the purpose of land management, conservation, and outdoor recreation (Makower, 1990). Topographic maps feature contours that show the height and shape of mountains, the depths of the ocean bottom, and the steepness of slopes that can be read using the map symbols key on each map. Most maps were...

Abstract The Utah/Idaho High Altitude Aerial Photograph Collection consists of 601 color-infrared images from Southeast Idaho and Northern Utah taken by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Counties included in this collection in Idaho are Bingham, Bannock, Oneida, Caribou, Franklin, Banida, Madison, Teton, Bear Lake, and Bonneville. Counties included in Utah are Cache, Box Elder, Weber, Davis, Tooele, and Rich. There are also two images of Lincoln County, Wyoming on the Wyoming/Idaho border....