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Pioneer trails and scenes of the central Rocky Mountains region

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Call Number	WHJ-10600; C54-3 ART
Title	Pioneer trails and scenes of the central Rocky Mountains region
Creator(s)	Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942.
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."
Date	1933
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
Physical 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.
Source	Clarence S. Jackson; purchase; 1954.
Rights	Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase	Contact WHG staff for availability of digital reproductions at: Photosales@denverlibrary.org
Type of Material	Film negatives.; Panoramic views.; Photographic prints--Hand col.; Imaged.; Image
Relation	Image File: ZZR700310600
Format-Medium	Art Map Photograph
Filename	00310600.TIF
CONTENTdm number	78805

Pioneer trails and scenes of the central Rocky Mountains region

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