Created on 2024-01-26

This image is a vintage photograph depicting Black Canyon on the Colorado River, as viewed from Big Horn Camp. It shows a calm river running through a narrow canyon with steep, rugged cliff walls. There are no discernible human figures or man-made structures in the scene, emphasizing the natural and untouched aspect of the landscape. The tones of the photo are muted, typical of the photographic techniques of the time when the image was captured. The photograph likely dates from an exploration mission in Nevada and Arizona, and it mentions Lieutenant George M. Wheeler, suggesting this image could be from the Wheeler Survey in the 1870s—a geologic and geographic survey of the American West.

Created on 2024-03-29

The image shows a dramatic landscape featuring a steep, rocky canyon with the Colorado River flowing through it. The canyon walls rise up on both sides, creating a dramatic and rugged scene. The water of the river reflects the canyon walls, adding to the serene and tranquil atmosphere of the image. The title indicates this view is looking below from the Big Horn Camp, providing a perspective down into the Black Canyon of the Colorado River.