A historic image taken in 1959 of Moenkopi Wash near Cameron, Arizona, stream gage #09401500. USGS photo. A repeat photograph of this location was taken in 2022, and can be seen here: https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/moenkopi-wash-stream-gage-near-cameron-az-2022
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A historic image taken in 1959 of Moenkopi Wash near Cameron, Arizona, stream gage #09401500. USGS photo. A repeat photograph of this location was taken in 2022, and can be seen here: https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/moenkopi-wash-stream-gage-near-cameron-az-2022
A man stands on a bridge over Moenkopi Wash, near Tuba City, AZ, stream gage # 09401400 in a historic black and white photo taken in 1941. USGS photo.
A man stands on a bridge over Moenkopi Wash, near Tuba City, AZ, stream gage # 09401400 in a historic black and white photo taken in 1941. USGS photo.
A historic image taken in 1941 from a bridge looking upstream at Moenkopi Wash near Tuba City, Arizona, stream gage # 09401400. USGS photo.
A historic image taken in 1941 from a bridge looking upstream at Moenkopi Wash near Tuba City, Arizona, stream gage # 09401400. USGS photo.
Photo by George Grant, National Park Service (NPS), taken in 1936, public domain.
Photo by George Grant, National Park Service (NPS), taken in 1936, public domain.
This is the original photograph in a repeat photographic series of Saguaro National Monument (now Saguaro National Park) East, Rincon Mountain District. This photo was taken in 1935 and is courtesy of the National Park Service (NPS; public domain image) of the abundant 'cactus forest' of saguaros (Carnegiea gigantea).
This is the original photograph in a repeat photographic series of Saguaro National Monument (now Saguaro National Park) East, Rincon Mountain District. This photo was taken in 1935 and is courtesy of the National Park Service (NPS; public domain image) of the abundant 'cactus forest' of saguaros (Carnegiea gigantea).
This is the original photo in a repeat photographic series of Tsegi Canyon, Laguna Creek, northern Arizona, north of Rt. 160. The photo was taken in 1927 by J.J. Hanks. Original film courtesy of Northern Arizona University Cline Library Special Collections, public domain.
This is the original photo in a repeat photographic series of Tsegi Canyon, Laguna Creek, northern Arizona, north of Rt. 160. The photo was taken in 1927 by J.J. Hanks. Original film courtesy of Northern Arizona University Cline Library Special Collections, public domain.
A screenshot of a scene in the AZ PBS video about the Southwest Biological Science Center Repeat Photography Collection
linkA screenshot of a scene in the AZ PBS video about the Southwest Biological Science Center Repeat Photography Collection. The scene depicts an old photograph taken in the early 1900s along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon. Public domain.
A screenshot of a scene in the AZ PBS video about the Southwest Biological Science Center Repeat Photography Collection
linkA screenshot of a scene in the AZ PBS video about the Southwest Biological Science Center Repeat Photography Collection. The scene depicts an old photograph taken in the early 1900s along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon. Public domain.
A historic image taken on September 25, 1923, by E.C. LaRue during a survey trip on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon during the Birdseye Expedition.
A historic image taken on September 25, 1923, by E.C. LaRue during a survey trip on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon during the Birdseye Expedition.
A historic photo taken by EC LaRue showing the upstream view of the head of Lava Falls, Colorado River, Grand Canyon, "before the flood." The text next to the photos says, "All boats were portaged over the rocks in the foreground during the afternoon of September 18th. 9/18/1923, E.C. LaRue." This is Stake s1732 in the Southwest Repeat Photography Collection.
A historic photo taken by EC LaRue showing the upstream view of the head of Lava Falls, Colorado River, Grand Canyon, "before the flood." The text next to the photos says, "All boats were portaged over the rocks in the foreground during the afternoon of September 18th. 9/18/1923, E.C. LaRue." This is Stake s1732 in the Southwest Repeat Photography Collection.
Repeat photography images of 128-Mile Rapid on the Colorado River, Grand Canyon, AZ, looking upstream from the top of a schist outcrop just below 128-Mile Rapid from a point on the left bank, 66.8 miles below the Little Colorado River and ½ mile below Specter Chasm, at RM 128.4. Note changes in the debris fan since 1923 that reduced the constriction of the rapid.
Repeat photography images of 128-Mile Rapid on the Colorado River, Grand Canyon, AZ, looking upstream from the top of a schist outcrop just below 128-Mile Rapid from a point on the left bank, 66.8 miles below the Little Colorado River and ½ mile below Specter Chasm, at RM 128.4. Note changes in the debris fan since 1923 that reduced the constriction of the rapid.
Historic photograph of boats on a beach along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon, 1923 by E.C. LaRue during the Birdseye Expedition
linkThis historic photograph shows boats on a beach along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon, by E.C. LaRue during the 1923 Birdseye Expedition through Grand Canyon. The Birdseye Expedition surveyed a 251-mile stretch of the Colorado River from Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek.
Historic photograph of boats on a beach along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon, 1923 by E.C. LaRue during the Birdseye Expedition
linkThis historic photograph shows boats on a beach along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon, by E.C. LaRue during the 1923 Birdseye Expedition through Grand Canyon. The Birdseye Expedition surveyed a 251-mile stretch of the Colorado River from Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek.
A man standing in an open area near St. David, southern Arizona in 1891. Southwest Repeat Photography stake s0151. Photo taken by Roskruge. Original photograph courtesy of the Arizona Historical Society (public domain).
A man standing in an open area near St. David, southern Arizona in 1891. Southwest Repeat Photography stake s0151. Photo taken by Roskruge. Original photograph courtesy of the Arizona Historical Society (public domain).
Colorado River, Grand Canyon, River Mile 52.8, Nankoweap, Downstream View from River Right, 1890
linkJanuary 18, 1890. Colorado River, Grand Canyon, River Mile 52.8, Nankoweap, Downstream View from River Right. Snow capped the cliffs when Stanton captured this image showing a bend in the river downstream from Nankoweap Creek, a view that is one of the most famous in Grand Canyon.
Colorado River, Grand Canyon, River Mile 52.8, Nankoweap, Downstream View from River Right, 1890
linkJanuary 18, 1890. Colorado River, Grand Canyon, River Mile 52.8, Nankoweap, Downstream View from River Right. Snow capped the cliffs when Stanton captured this image showing a bend in the river downstream from Nankoweap Creek, a view that is one of the most famous in Grand Canyon.
This image was taken in 1889 by Nims on Stanton's Colorado River survey trip.
This image was taken in 1889 by Nims on Stanton's Colorado River survey trip.
Historic photograph taken in 1889 by Franklin Nims during the Stanton Expedition of the Glen Canyon Dam site, well before it was built on the Colorado River
linkA historic image taken on December 23, 1889 of the Colorado River, River Mile Mile -14.7, of the site where Glen Canyon Dam would later be built. The view is taken upstream from river left in 1889 by Franklin Nims during the Stanton Expedition. Photo credit: Franklin A. Nims, original courtesy of The National Archives, 57-RS-235, public domain.
Historic photograph taken in 1889 by Franklin Nims during the Stanton Expedition of the Glen Canyon Dam site, well before it was built on the Colorado River
linkA historic image taken on December 23, 1889 of the Colorado River, River Mile Mile -14.7, of the site where Glen Canyon Dam would later be built. The view is taken upstream from river left in 1889 by Franklin Nims during the Stanton Expedition. Photo credit: Franklin A. Nims, original courtesy of The National Archives, 57-RS-235, public domain.
Historic photograph taken in 1889 by Franklin Nims during the Stanton Expedition just downstream of the Glen Canyon Dam site, well before it was built on the Colorado River
linkA historic image taken on December 23, 1889, of the Colorado River at River Mile Mile -14.7, near the site where Glen Canyon Dam would later be built. The view is taken looking downstream from where the dam is now from river left by Franklin Nims during the Stanton Expedition. Photo credit: Franklin A.
Historic photograph taken in 1889 by Franklin Nims during the Stanton Expedition just downstream of the Glen Canyon Dam site, well before it was built on the Colorado River
linkA historic image taken on December 23, 1889, of the Colorado River at River Mile Mile -14.7, near the site where Glen Canyon Dam would later be built. The view is taken looking downstream from where the dam is now from river left by Franklin Nims during the Stanton Expedition. Photo credit: Franklin A.