Map of California and Nevada - Vintage map, Norman B. Leventhal Collec...
Map of California and Nevada 1874 Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Topographical map of Lake Tahoe and surrounding country /
Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. "Entered according to an act of Congress in the year 1873 by Ferd. von Leicht ..." Mounted on cloth. Includes two inset views: Lake Tahoe and Donner Lake. Available al... More
![[New commercial and topographical rail road map & guide of California and Nevada].](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMDkvMTQvbmV3LWNvbW1lcmNpYWwtYW5kLXRvcG9ncmFwaGljYWwtcmFpbC1yb2FkLW1hcC1hbmQtZ3VpZGUtb2YtY2FsaWZvcm5pYS1hbmQtY2M1MjI2LTEwMjQuanBn/40/57/webp "[New commercial and topographical rail road map & guide of California and Nevada].")
[New commercial and topographical rail road map & guide of California ...
Shows drainage, relief by hachures, cities and towns, township and county boundaries, and the railroad network with names of lines and distances between stations. Scale 1:1,267,200. LC Railroad maps, 188 Descri... More
Map of California to accompany printed agreement of S. O. Houghton as ...
Detailed map of California, including Nevada. Shows relief by hachures, drainage, cities and towns, with major railroads distinguished by color. 6568 U.S. Copyright Office Scale 1:2,090,880. LC Railroad maps, 5... More
Map of California and Nevada, with parts of Utah & Arizona
Public domain image of the vintage map from Norman B. Leventhal Map Center, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library is a special... More
Map of Nevada County, California / - Public domain map
Relief shown by hachures. Cadastral maps showing land ownership, landowners' names, lot numbers, judicial townships, roads, railroads, etc. "Board of Supervisors ... 1880 ... the map of Nevada County compiled b... More
Map showing the California and Nevada Railroad and its extensions and ...
Map of central California and Colorado showing relief by hachures, drainage, township and county boundaries, and railroads, with emphasis on the main line. Scale 1:2,090,880. LC Railroad maps, 360 Description d... More
Kern River. Cañon. 19th century, Library of Congress collection
Photograph shows a view of the Kern River canyon in the foot hills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Kern County, California. Watkins photo. no. 470.
Kern River. A beautiful stream. 19th century, Library of Congress coll...
Photograph shows a view of the Kern River in the foot hills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, on the Rio Bravo Ranch, Kern County, California. Watkins photo. no. 473.
Nevada Fall. Public domain reproduction.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a waterfall, water stream, cascade, nature site, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Nevada Falls and cap of Liberty, Yosemite Valley, U.S.A. : Catarata de...
Stereograph showing a group of female hikers in the foreground with Cap of Liberty and Nevada Falls behind them in Yosemite National Park. 36124 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Strohmeyer & Wyman, Publisher... More
Mount Tamalpais R.R. motion picture
The following is a scene-by-scene description of the film: The first segment of the film was probably shot from the back of a passenger car being pushed up the grade by a locomotive (as was standard practice). ... More
From Clouds Rest (S.E.) over little Yosemite Valley to Mt. Clark (11,2...
Three people lounging on rocks overlooking valley. H15625 U.S. Copyright Office.
Death valley, bath house - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Walter Scott, also known as Death Valley Scotty, made himself a legendary character by his constant publicity-seeking tactics, including the “Scott Special”, or “Coyote Special” – a Santa Fe train which, under ... More
Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe and Mt. Tallac (9715 ft.) Sierra Nevada, Calif...
No. H56396 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 611. Public domain photograph of landscape view, nature, stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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[Ronnie [sic] Clare Mill], Panoramic Photograph
H104954 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; California Panorama Co.; January 2, 1908; DLC/PP-1908:43988. Copyright claimant's address: Los Angeles. Bonnie Clare, in Nye County, was a post office until 1931... More
Homestake Goldbar Mine, gelatin silver print
H104718 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; California Panorama Co.; January 2, 1908. Copyright claimant's address: Los Angeles.
County of Nevada, California / - Public domain map
Shows drainage, ditches, mines and mineral resources, township and section lines, etc. "Trustees, W.S. Keyes, Alexander F. Morrison, Thomas B. Bishop, J.E. Doolittle, J.F. Parks, Charles E. Uren." Locations of ... More
Hetch - Hetchy Valley, Sierra Nevada Mts., Calif.
J163877 U.S. Copyright Office "Film No. 15, 1911" on front. Copyright claimant's address: Box 208, Santa Monica, Calif. Copyright deposit; Matt Ashby Wolfskill; December 26, 1911; DLC/PP-1911:44381.
SC-VC-Before clean-up - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Picryl description: Public domain image of a damaged, burned, or destroyed building, natural disaster, war destruction, ruins, 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Hacienda office corner_ Before cleanup by DcD (4)
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Death valley, Pinacate Beetle - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
A pinacate beetle crawls across a sand dune. These small insects frequently leave zipper-like tracks in the sand.
Death valley, Panamint Valley - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Cracked mud stretches across sections of Panamint Valley. Public domain photograph of a desert, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Horned Lizard II - National Parks Gallery
A horned lizard climbs up a sandy slope. Public domain photograph of an animal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Muddy Water Fills the Pool - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Mud and floodwater filled the pool at Scotty's Castle. Public domain photograph of water reservoir, lake, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Death valley, Horseback Riding - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
A horseback tour travels near Furnace Creek.
Back storage room before clean up-DCD
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Deep Trench Cut Through Road by Floodwaters
Raging floodwaters cut through the North Road near Scotty's Castle.
National parks: Biking - public domain image
A bicyclist rides through Twenty Mule Team Canyon Public domain photograph of a cyclist, bicycle, bicyclist, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Icon Death valley, Zabriskie Point, public domain photograph
Zabriskie is the most popular and iconic viewpoint in Death Valley. It is easily accessible along Highway 190.
Death valley, Removing debris - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Marathon - public domain image
A large group of marathon participants run near Furnace Creek.
National parks: Flower - public domain image
Picryl description: Public domain image of a flower, blooming, botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Utility Poles Were Swept Away by Flood
More than 20 utility poles were knocked down or damaged in the flood.
Abandoned mineral lands - Cable mesh
Cable mesh over open stull stope, Skidoo Gold Mine, Death Valley National Park, California.
Badwater Basin in a Storm - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Public domain photograph of rural landscape, California, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Death valley, Badwater Pool - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Public domain photograph of rural landscape, California, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Death Valley Sign - National Parks Gallery
The classic Death Valley National Park signs are visible at most of the main park entrances along paved roads.
Visitors hike through the narrow High Rock Canyon in the Black Rock De...
Four hikers walk through the narrow walls of the High Rock Canyon in the Black Rock Desert, a remote part of the Nevada backcountry. They are following the California Trail.
Death valley, Racetrack III - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
A lone rock with its trail on the Racetrack playa. Public domain photograph of a desert, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Inspecting Damage After the Flood
A park employee inspects a concrete trench filled with muddy water.
Death valley, Desert Greenery - Public domain botanical illustration
Public domain image related to botany, botanical artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Badwater Pool IV - National Parks Gallery
Pickleweed grows near a shallow pool, with Telescope Peak in the distance.
Badwater Pool III - National Parks Gallery
A reflective pool surrounded by a salt crust. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Death valley, Ashford Mills - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Desert gold blooms in January near the ruins of Ashford Mills.
Death valley, Bighorn Ram - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
A large bighorn ram stands on a cliff. Male bighorn sheep are easily identified by their larger curved horns, which grow throughout their lives.
Scotty's Castle Pool Filled with Muddy Water
Floodwaters filled the pool at Scotty's Castle.
Visitors among Flowers - National Parks Gallery
Two visitors walk across a field of desert gold during a super bloom.
Rainbow over longshed-10-18-15-DcD
Public domain photograph of rural landscape, California, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Death valley, Natural Bridge - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Two visitors walk under Natural Bridge. Public domain photograph of a cave, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Coyote - public domain image
Extremely intelligent animals, coyotes have been observed using a number of advanced methods to hunt for food. If you see a coyote begging on the side of the road, you should never feed them. Feeding coyotes pu... More
knocking down the dangerous over hanging road
Picryl description: Public domain image of a quarry, mine, excavation, or mining site, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Death Valley's Centennial BioBlitz
Death Valley hosted its first ever BioBlitz during the Centennial year. Over 500 people attended to document over 100 species at Salt Creek!
Longshed walkway after clean up-DCD
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Inside Hacienda bathroom before clean up-DcD (1)
Public domain photograph of kitchen, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Death valley, Hiking II - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Visitors examine a rock wall in Golden Canyon
Washed-out Road - National Parks Gallery
A park employee walks on a park road next to a deep trench where the road has been washed away.
National parks: deva_xx_143 - public domain image
A talc mine in Death Valley National Park, California Public domain photograph of quarry, mining industry, miners, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Death valley, Shining Mikvetch - Public domain botanical illustration
Public domain image related to botany, botanical artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Death valley, Marathon II - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Marathoners race on the side of the road.
looking at the powerlines with out its powerpoll
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
SC day after flooding (2) - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a damaged, burned, or destroyed building, natural disaster, war destruction, ruins, 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Death Valley National Park, California and Nevada
Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park is the lowest point in North America, 282 feet below sea level. The valley and surrounding mountain ranges are on the western edge of the Basin and Range Province.
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Located along Highway 190, the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes are the most accessible sand dunes in Death Valley National Park.
Desert Tortoise II - National Parks Gallery
A desert tortoise walks along a bed of gravel.
National parks: Reading - public domain image
A camper reads at Mesquite Springs
SC-VC-after clean up - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Public domain photograph of office, auditorium, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Door Blocked by Mud - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A deep swath of mud, close to two feet deep, blocks doors.
Mud, Rocks, and Other Flood Deposits
Floodwaters carried mud, gravel, rocks, and even large boulders through the heart of the historic district at Scotty's Castle.
Devils Golf Course - National Parks Gallery
A family explores the strange landscape of Devils Golf Course.
National parks: Scorpion - public domain image
The giant hairy scorpions native to Death Valley appear ominous, but their sting is less potent than other scorpions. They are primarily active at night in the hot summer months.
Rocks and Mud - National Parks Gallery
A road barricade partially buried by mud, rocks, and boulders. Public domain photograph of quarry, mining industry, miners, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Scotty's Castle Pool Filled with Muddy Water
Floodwaters filled the pool at Scotty's Castle and left mud across much of the area.
Bat Cupola - High - National Parks Gallery
High-profile bat cupola at Skidoo Mine, Death Valley National Park, California.
Administrative area closure - sign
Administrative closure sign at Keane Wonder Mine. Death Valley National Park, California.
Death valley, Panamint Daisy - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a flower, blooming, flowering, botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
National parks: SAR - public domain image
Golden Canyon Search and Rescue operations end well this time. Public domain photograph of quarry workers, mining, miners, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Longshed exterior 3 - National Parks Gallery
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Flood Debris on Roadway - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Mud, rocks, and wood debris cover a paved road at Scotty's Castle.
Clearing Flood Debris from a Road
Maintenance crews are hard at work cleaning up after the flood.
Copy Photo by Tim McLaughlin, Bonnie Claire Dry Lake, Nevada, NPS Grou...
SEKI Historic Image Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Rain-gage from the 18th - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Desert Tortoise I - National Parks Gallery
An endangered species, desert tortoises are infrequently seen. Sleeping in their burrows for up to 95% of their lives, they emerge infrequently after rains lead to a blooming of the flowers that make up their f... More
Longshed walkway before clean up
Public domain image of an arch structure, bridge, historic place ruins, classical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
National parks: Test - public domain image
Test Public domain photograph of a desert, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Death valley, Badwater Pool - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
The salt flats can transform into shallow lakes briefly after rains.
Death valley, Marathon II - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Marathoners race on the side of the road.
Every Kid in a Park - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Death Valley's education rangers reached over 1,300 students and issued Every Kid in a Park Passes this year.
National parks: Brachipod - public domain image
"Eleutherokomma reidfordi" is a brachiopod (lamp shell) that lived during the Devonian. Fossils of Eleutherokomma have been found at Death Valley National Park, California.
Flood Damage to Road - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A park employee inspects the broken pavement of a road damaged by floodwaters.
Death valley, Zabriskie Sunrise
The rising sun begins to light the distant Panamint Mountains while the multi-hued badlands of Zabriskie Point remain in shade.
Death valley, Saline Valley - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Saline Valley from Pleasant Peak. Public domain photograph of mountain range, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Death valley, Desert Gold - Public domain botanical illustration
Public domain image related to botany, botanical artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Hiking - public domain image
A group of visitors hike in Golden Canyon. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
National parks: Photographers - public domain image
Photographers set up cameras to capture the sunset. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
National parks: Sign - public domain image
Visitors take a photo at the famed Badwater Basin sign.
Inside Hacienda bathroom after clean up-DcD
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Harmony Borax Works - National Parks Gallery
Visitors examine the twenty mule team wagon at Harmony Borax Works.
Hacienda office corner_ clean up by DcD (5)
Picryl description: Public domain image of an office, table, bureau, desk, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Death valley, Desert Holly - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
With leaves that resemble a holly, the desert holly is one of the most common plants seen in the lower elevations of the park. Capable of withstanding extreme temperatures and limited water, the desert holly is... More