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Photograph of train and water tank, March 7, 1920

Date

1921-06-11

Description

Water tank for locomotives located near round house. Steam visible from train.

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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas, westward direction, circa 1920

Date

1920 to 1925

Description

Aerial view of Las Vegas

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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas, northwest direction, circa 1920

Date

1920 to 1925

Description

Aerial view of Las Vegas

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Photograph of irrigation pond at Wilson Ranch (Spring Mountain Ranch), 1921

Date

1921

Description

Indian school, irrigation pond on Wilson Ranch.

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Photograph of irrigation pond at Wilson Ranch (Spring Mountain Ranch); September 1921

Date

1921-09

Description

Irrigation school at Wilson Ranch, 30 miles from Las Vegas.

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Postcard showing artesian well near Las Vegas, March 6, 1920

Date

1920-03-06

Description

Artesian well located approximately 4 (four) miles from Las Vegas, on a ranch. Water was used for irrigation.

Transcribed Notes: Handwritten on back of postcard: "March 6, 1920 This is a well 4 miles from Las Vegas. the valve could be opened wide but it is regulated to let out just enough water for irrigating this is the best well in valley. sure some pressure they first drill down and case the hole and have a gusher water well. the man that owns this ranch has one of the finest in this sections Mr. Russell from Ohio."

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Aerial photograph of Frenchman Mountain, Nevada, circa 1949

Date

1949 (year approximate)

Description

Aerial view looking south of Frenchman Mountain and the east side of Las Vegas Valley. Lake Mead can be seen in the distance.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from handwritten text on back of photo: "Frenchman Mt. Airview SE"

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Aerial photograph looking northeast over Frenchman Mountain, circa 1949

Date

1949 (year approximate)

Description

Aerial view of Frenchman Mountain and a little of the Las Vegas Wash area. Lake Mead can barely be seen in the distance.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from handwritten notes on back: "View NE Frenchman Mt left of center"

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Aerial photograph of head of Lake Mead, November 29, 1948

Date

1948-11-29

Description

Aerial view of the head of Lake Mead, the outlet of the Grand Canyon. Printed in lower left corner: 3A0, 306 Head of Lake Mead 11-29-48. Clock face visible in lower right corner of photograph.

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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas Wash looking east, May 4, 1949

Date

1949-05-04

Description

Aerial view of Las Vegas Wash as it leaves the Las Vegas Valley.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from handwritten notes on back: "Las Vegas Wash, lower left toward upper right. Beyond, at left, pinnacles & ''Lava'' Butte"

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