U.S. Geological Survey Album Photographs
Collection
Identifier: PICT-992-003
Scope and Content
These 16 (5 x 7 in.) photographs were selected and copied from an album once housed at the Santa Fe office of the U.S. Geological Survey. Made between circa 1909 and circa 1914, they show bridges, gaging structures, and cable cars at a number of river sites in New Mexico and Arizona. There are several views of the bridge at Embudo; one includes the Chile Line train (Denver & Rio Grande Western's Santa Fe branch). Also depicted are the XSX ranch and a hot springs bathhouse beside the Gila River. A landscape of the Mogollon Mountains shows horseback riders in a field of wild irises. Arizona views include a bridge over the Verde River and the dedication of Roosevelt Dam.
Dates
- circa 1909-1914
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Duplication of print and photographic material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.
Extent
16 items (1 folder) : 16 copy prints ; 5 x 7 in.
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
These photographs were selected and copied from an album once housed at the Santa Fe office of the U.S. Geological Survey. Made between circa 1909 and circa 1914, they show bridges, gaging structures, and cable cars at a number of river sites in New Mexico and Arizona.
Physical Location
B2. Small Collections box 8. Filed by Pictorial Number.
- Bridges -- Arizona -- Pictorial works
- Bridges -- New Mexico -- Pictorial works
- Embudo (N.M.)
- Gila River Watershed (N.M. and Ariz.)
- Horsemanship -- 20th century -- Pictorial works
- Hot springs -- New Mexico -- Pictorial works
- Negatives (Photographs)
- Photograph albums
- Photographs
- Photography -- Southwestern States -- 20th century
- Railroads -- New Mexico -- Pictorial works
- Ranches -- New Mexico -- Pictorial works
- Rivers -- New Mexico -- Pictorial works
- Theodore Roosevelt Dam (Ariz.)
- Verde River (Ariz.)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the U.S. Geological Survey Album Photographs, circa 1909-1914
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Pictorial Collections Staff
- Date
- © 2008
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu