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ContributorsBurchard, R. W. (Cartographer) / Geological Survey (U.S.) (Issuing body)
Created1927
DescriptionPlan of the hydrography of a portion of the Colorado River between Black Canyon and the Arizona-Sonora Boundary
ContributorsBurchard, R. W. (Cartographer) / Geological Survey (U.S.) (Issuing body)
Created1927
DescriptionPlan of the hydrography of a portion of the Colorado River between Black Canyon and the Arizona-Sonora Boundary
ContributorsBurchard, R. W. (Cartographer) / Geological Survey (U.S.) (Issuing body)
Created1927
DescriptionPlan of the hydrography of a portion of the Colorado River between Black Canyon and the Arizona-Sonora Boundary
ContributorsBurchard, R. W. (Cartographer) / Geological Survey (U.S.) (Issuing body)
Created1927
DescriptionPlan of the hydrography of a portion of the Colorado River between Black Canyon and the Arizona-Sonora Boundary
ContributorsBurchard, R. W. (Cartographer) / Geological Survey (U.S.) (Issuing body)
Created1927
DescriptionPlan of the hydrography of a portion of the Colorado River between Black Canyon and the Arizona-Sonora Boundary
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ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
Description

The Chicago Daily News "expedition" to Lhasa, crossing the Nyapso-la (16,400 foot pass).

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ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
Description

On the trail to Lhasa holy monuments line the way. This chorten forms a arch over the trail.

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ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
Description

A Tibetan monk on pilgrimage. He carries a spear.

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ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
Description

Archway of stones and prayer flags over the 16,400 foot pass of Kharo-la, on road to Lhasa.

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ContributorsSteele, A.T. (Photographer)
Created1944
Description

There is not much machinery in Tibet, and when it is brought in, it has to be carried over the passes, in pieces. Here is a part of a small machine for pressing mustard seeds (for oil). The inevitable prayer flag adorns the load.