Information
Creator
Creator: Hertzog, E. E.
Date
1964-03-25
Description
Looking southeast through the remains of Saint Thomas with Lake Mead in the background.
Transcribed Notes: Bureau of Reclamation typed notes appended to back of photo: Townsite of St. Thomas, Nevada--Moapa Valley Project--Nevada A view of a portion of the townsite of St. Thomas, Nevada, settled by the Mormons in 1865, during a period of low water elevation in Lake Mead, above Hoover Dam. The town was first covered by Lake Mead in June 1938.
Digital ID
hln000143
Physical Identifier
0071:0066