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Map of irrigable areas near Boulder Dam, February 20, 1935

Date

1935-02-20

Description

'Drawn by C.G.C.' 'Carson City, Nevada, Feb. 20, 1935. No. 4.' 'Adapted from Bureau of Reclamation's General map of irrigable areas.'

Image

Topographic map of Boulder Canyon Project, Boulder Dam area, 1940

Date

1940

Description

Scale [ca. 1:221,760. 1 in. to approx. 3.5 miles] ; 1 map : col. ; 51 x 71 cm ; Relief shown by contours and spot heights ; Includes township and range grid ; "Map no. 40-40" ; Includes index map ; Shows power lines, triangulation stations, boundary monuments, roads, telephone lines, mines, bench marks, etc. ; U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation

Image

Views of Boulder Dam and Las Vegas, Nevada

Description

"N.E. Johnson, photographer and publisher." Booklet consists primarily of photographs of the Colorado River in Black Canyon, prior to the construction of Hoover (Boulder) Dam, and photographs of people and businesses in early 20th-century Las Vegas.

Text

Map of Boulder Dam area and Las Vegas, Nevada, October 7, 1930

Date

1930-10-07

Description

'F.V. Owen, publisher ... Los Angeles, California. Topography by C.H. Fenner, C.E. Decorations by L.J. Bergère. Gov't. data, H.A. Shamberger, C.E. Copyright, 1930, by F.V. Owen.' At bottom right of map: 'Dated Oct. 7th, 1930.' Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Contour lines are 100 feet. Incudes six hand-colored illustrations showing local points of interest. Includes information on Hoover Dam, and chart of mileages from Las Vegas. Scale [ca. 1:63,360]. 1 inch to 1 mile

Text

Boulder Dam Postage Stamp

Identifier

MS-00052

Abstract

The collection consists of one three-cent United States (U.S.) postage stamp from 1935 featuring Boulder Dam, located on the Arizona-Nevada border.

Archival Collection

L. F. Manis Papers on Boulder Dam

Identifier

MS-00288

Abstract

The L. F. Manis Papers on Boulder Dam, 1936-1957, contain material and publications relating to Boulder (Hoover) Dam and the Boulder Canyon Project. Included are brochures, pamphlets, postcards, a scrapbook, and newspaper clippings.

Archival Collection

Sunset at Boulder Dam: postcard

Date

1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Description

Colored postcard depicting Sunset at Boulder Dam. (c. 1930s)

Mixed Content

Hoover (Boulder) Dam

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Lake-Eglington Family Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00010
Collection Name: Lake-Eglington Family Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Boulder Dam, 1956

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

J. A. Tiberti Construction Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00855
Collection Name: J. A. Tiberti Construction Records
Box/Folder: Box 005

Archival Component