Pioneer trails and scenes of the central Rocky Mountains region
Creator
Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942
Date
1933
Summary
Map of the trails and landmarks in the Rocky Mountain region used by the pioneers in the westward migration shows Oregon Trail, Overland Trail, and Mormon Trail routes. Lettering reads: "1. Buffaloes roamed the plains east of the Rocky Mountains. 2. Fording the upper crossing of the South Platte near Julesburg. 3. Chimney Rock region of the North Platte. 4. Fort Laramie established 1834 as a fur trading post. 5. Fremont crossing the Laramie plains in 1843. 6. Virginia Dale (Robbers Roost) Denver branch Overland Trail. 7. Deer Creek Station (Glenrock). 8. Platte Bridge (Fort Casper). 9. Red Butte arrival of Stuart and companions in 1812. 10. Sweetwater Station. Independence Rock. Devils Gate. 11. Transportation on the Oregon Trails. 12. Indians (Shoshonies [Shoshones]) of the South Pass region. 13. Fort Bridger, established 1843. 14. The Mormon hand cart immigration to Salt Lake. 15. Mormons entering Salt Lake Valley in 1847. 16. South Pass where the Oregon Trail divides into several branches. 17. 'Fort-niners' leave the Oregon Trail for California. 18. Fort Hall established by Wyeth in 1834. The Mormon and Overland Trails merge with the Oregon Trail at several points. Also: Pony Express riders and mountain men."
Description
1 photographic print : hand col. ; 18 x 34 cm. (7 x 13 1/2 in.) mounted on mat board 41 x 51 cm. (16 x 20 in.)
Is Part Of
Denver Public Library Western Art Collection
Subject
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail--1840-1870; Oregon National Historic Trail--1840-1870; Overland Trails--1840-1870; West (U.S.)--1840-1870; Maps--1840-1870; Watercolors--1930-1940; Westward movement--1840-1870.
Format-Medium
Art; Map; Photograph
Source
Clarence S. Jackson; purchase; 1954.
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: ZZR700310600
Notes
"No. 1" inked on verso.; Legend and locations hand-lettered beneath watercolor in original.; Photographic print of a watercolor by William Henry Jackson, from the William Henry Jackson Collection at Scotts Bluff National Monument, hand colored by Clarence S. Jackson.; Title in original, reproduced in photographic print.; R7003106009
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