Panoramic view of a high mountain lake, sparse trees, the Sierra Blanca ridge (Cerro Blanco), and Blanca Peak in probably Costilla County or Alamosa County, Colorado. Shows a rocky ridge and possibly Lake Como.
Date
1874
Notes
"Geographical Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian, Expedition of 1874. Under Command of Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, Corps of Eng'rs." printed on mat board.; Cover sheet has descriptive information about Sierra Blanca ridge.; Formerly F30512; Seal printed on mat board reads: "War Department, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army" beside an eagle and banner emblem that reads: "Essayons".; Title, attribution and "No. 20" 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.).; R7110027071. U.S.G.S. folio. 6 ; print 11
Physical Description
1 photographic print : albumen ; 20 x 28 cm. (8 x 11 in.) mounted on mat board 40 x 50 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
Blanca Peak (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Expeditions & surveys--Colorado--1870-1880.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--1870-1880.; Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian (U.S.)
Rights
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
