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The poised rock

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Call NumberZ-7956CreatorHillers, John K., 1843-1925Date1870-1880SummaryA round sandstone balancing rock is on probably the rim of the Grand Canyon in Coconino County, Arizona (later Grand Canyon National Park). Shows eroded, layered rock formations.Physical Description1 photographic print on stereo card : stereograph, albumen ; 12 x 18 cm (5 x 7 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectCoconino County (Ariz.)--19th centuryGrand Canyon (Ariz.)--19th centuryExpeditions & surveys--Arizona--Coconino County--19th centuryRock formations--Arizona--Coconino County--19th centuryGeographical and Geological Survey of the Rocky Mountain Region (U.S.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR711007956Type of MaterialAlbumen printsPhotographic printsStereographsDigital Version Created FromU. S. Topographical and Geological Survey of the Colorado River of the West / by J. W. Powell and A. H. ThompsonNotesU.S. Topographical and Geological Survey of the Colorado River of the west and "by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson" printed on stereo card. Condition: spots. Descriptive information printed on label on verso reads: "Views on the Colorado River, Grand Cañon Series. This cañon is 217 1/2 miles in length and from 4,500 to 6,200 feet in depth" and "No. 225."; Title printed on label on verso. R7110079565DonorHanson.

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