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Map of explorations and surveys south of the Central Pacific Railroad made by the U.S. Army Corps of Topographical Engineers, 1871
Date
1871
Description
'Preliminary topographical map embracing in skeleton a portion only of the notes from surveys made in accordance with Par.II Special Orders No. 109 War Dept., March 18th, 1871 and letter of instructions of Brig. General A.A. Humphreys, Chief of Eng'rs. dated March 23rd, 1871. Conducted under the immediate direction of 1st Lieutenant Geo. M. Wheeler, Corps of Eng'rs., assisted by 1st Lieutenant D.W. Lockwood, Corps of Eng'rs. and 2nd Lieutentant D.A. Lyle, 2nd U.S. Artillery, during the summer and fall of 1871. Louis Nell, chief topographer and draughtsman.'' At head of map: 'Explorations in Nevada and Arizona. U.S. Engineer Department.' In lower left corner: 'Note: This map is a hasty and partial compilation from the topographical data already received, many still remaining en route. Upon it is projected in skeleton the groundwork of the area examined. All points except the prominent astronomical positiions are subject to lsight modification upon the final map.' Shows area through central Nevada, eastern California, and central Arizona. Relief shown by hachures. Published by the War Dept. Scale [ca. 1:1,520,640]. 1 in. to 24 miles (W 118°--W 109°/N 41°--N 32°).
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Photograph of railroad car, Hoover Dam, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Workers surrounding railroad car on end of track. Note: Crane lifted rails but men carried ties.
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Railroad Survey Camps, 1903-1904
Level of Description
Series
Scope and Contents
Materials include photographs of railroad surveyors from 1903 to 1904, including photographs of surveyors working near Caliente and Las Vegas, Nevada.
Archival Collection
Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00214
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
Photograph of Railroad Depot, Las Vegas, circa 1910
Date
1906 to 1916
Archival Collection
Description
Union Pacific Railroad depot in Las Vegas. This photograph was identified by Shirley Ferron Swanson on October 25, 1983.
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View of Tonopah from Railroad Depot: photograph
Date
1905
Archival Collection
Description
View of Tonopah from the Railroad Depot. Part of the Tonopah R.R. Yard (3) showing freight which has spilled over from depot platform. (note SPC cars 420, 712; Tonopah RR 4-wheel caboose #13) 1905. (photo: State Archives, Museums and Historical Dept.). Stamp on front of photo: "J. E. Stimson, Artist, Cheyenne, WYO. 892" Stamp on back of photo: "Mallory Hope Ferrell P. O. Box 2837 Peachtree City, GA 30269." Stamp on back of photo: "Publication of this photo must give credit line to the Wyoming State Archives, Museums, and Historical Department."
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Railroad pass, image 002 of 002: photographic print
Date
1930 (year uncertain) to 1933 (year uncertain)
Archival Collection
Description
An unidentified railroad pass, looking south.
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Railroad track in the mountains: photographic print
Date
1918 (year approximate) to 1974 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the Jeanne Russell Janish Photograph Collection (PH-00296)
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Photograph of a railroad depot in Murray, Utah, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1920
Archival Collection
Description
Railroad depot in Murray.
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Newspaper clippings, Las Vegas Tonopah Railroad, 1907
Date
1907
Archival Collection
Description
Newspaper clippings, Las Vegas Tonopah Railroad, 1907
Text
Photograph of railroad depot with passengers, Las Vegas (Nev.)
Date
1900 to 1925
Archival Collection
Description
Front of the SP, LA, & SL Railroad Depot in Las Vegas, NV. Unidentified individuals stand in front of the depot, possibly waiting for the next train.
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