Detail inside a cabin at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Cabin interior at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Map of the United States - Public domain vintage map
Also available in digital form.
Five men posed at a fort or trading post, possibly at Scottsbluff, Neb...
Photographer unidentified. Purchase; Dennis A. Waters; 2014; (DLC/PP-2014:146). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Vender : Dennis A. Waters.
Map of Fort Laramie, Wyoming Territory - Fort Laramie, Wyoming
This map shows structural changes made at Fort Laramie. It provides outlines and dimensions of structures, distances between structures, the structure's use, and construction method used (concrete, frame, or w... More
Native American from "The Oregon Trail, etc"
This image has been taken from scan 000269 from "The Oregon Trail, etc". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by users of the British Library's flickr photostream.
Native Americans from "The Oregon Trail, etc"
This image has been taken from scan 000244 from "The Oregon Trail, etc". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by users of the British Library's flickr photostream.
Native American from "The Oregon Trail, etc"
This image has been taken from scan 000194 from "The Oregon Trail, etc". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by users of the British Library's flickr photostream.
Native American from "The Oregon Trail, etc"
This image has been taken from scan 000288 from "The Oregon Trail, etc". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by users of the British Library's flickr photostream.
Native American from "The Oregon Trail, etc"
This image has been taken from scan 000048 from "The Oregon Trail, etc". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by users of the British Library's flickr photostream.
American bison from "The Oregon Trail, etc"
This image has been taken from scan 000265 from "The Oregon Trail, etc". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by users of the British Library's flickr photostream.
Native Americans from "The Oregon Trail, etc"
This image has been taken from scan 000137 from "The Oregon Trail, etc". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by users of the British Library's flickr photostream.
American bison from "The Oregon Trail, etc"
This image has been taken from scan 000092 from "The Oregon Trail, etc". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by users of the British Library's flickr photostream.
horses from "The Oregon Trail, etc"
This image has been taken from scan 000348 from "The Oregon Trail, etc". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by users of the British Library's flickr photostream.
horse from "The Oregon Trail, etc"
This image has been taken from scan 000238 from "The Oregon Trail, etc". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by users of the British Library's flickr photostream.
Y.M.C.A. building, Boise, Idaho. (on the Oregon Trail)
Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of the address side of postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Y.M.C.A. building, Boise, Idaho. (on the Oregon Trail)
Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage YMCA postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Ezra Meeker with his oxen and wagons in Kearney, Nebraska
summary: Note: Meeker had taken the Overland Trail to Oregon in 1849, and in 1906 traveled back from Oregon to the east to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the closing of the trail
Ezra Meeker with his oxen and wagons in Kearney, Nebraska
summary: Note: Meeker had taken the Overland Trail to Oregon in 1849, and in 1906 traveled back from Oregon to the east to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the closing of the trail original size: 6x8
Oregon Trail marker, Wyoming - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
A variety of markers can be found along the Oregon Trail. This one was placed in 1913 by the state of Wyoming. A tour group walks on the trail with black clouds overhead.
Rock Creek Crossing - Homestead National Monument of America
There were no gayly colored banners to welcome the pioneers to the new country, so the artist chose to weave their depiction in an array of color. This painting has as its setting the Oregon Trail crossing the... More
Visitors read wayside exhibits at Split Rock, Wyoming
Two people stand in front of three exhibits while looking at a large rock buttress landmark called Split Rock, with sagebrush in the foreground.
Snow in Mitchell Pass - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Replica wagons on the Oregon Trail stand in the snow in Mitchell Pass.
Eagle Rock with Wagons - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Two replica covered wagons sit at the base of Eagle Rock, close to the Oregon, California and Pony Express Trails.
End of the Oregon Trail -- turn around, beach at Seaside, Oregon
Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Oregon postcard.
Scottsbluff and the old Oregon Trail, Nebraska
Public domain photograph - historical image of Oregon, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A black and white photo of a desert. Office of War Information Photogr...
Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More
Scottsbluff and the old Oregon Trail, Nebraska
Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dome Rock from the South Overlook
Scotts Bluff National Monument. The view from the South Overlook shows Dome Rock, a topographic feature standing 4,396 feet above sea level. Before the name "Dome Rock" was officially adopted by the USGS on Jun... More
Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska
A prominent natural landmark for emigrants on the Oregon Trail, Scotts Bluff, Mitchell Pass and the adjacent prairie lands are set aside in a 3,000 acre national monument. This site preserves the memory of the ... More
Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska
A prominent natural landmark for emigrants on the Oregon Trail, Scotts Bluff, Mitchell Pass and the adjacent prairie lands are set aside in a 3,000 acre national monument. This site preserves the memory of the ... More
Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska
A prominent natural landmark for emigrants on the Oregon Trail, Scotts Bluff, Mitchell Pass and the adjacent prairie lands are set aside in a 3,000 acre national monument. This site preserves the memory of the ... More
Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska
A prominent natural landmark for emigrants on the Oregon Trail, Scotts Bluff, Mitchell Pass and the adjacent prairie lands are set aside in a 3,000 acre national monument. This site preserves the memory of the ... More
Group of children learning about the Oregon Trail.
Group of children learning about the Oregon Trail. ; May 1990 Public domain photograph - American children, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Pioneer Historic Byway - On the Lander Cutoff of the Oregon Trail
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The cutoff to the Oregon Trail can be seen amidst the mountains and pavement of the road. A fence frames the left side of the photo. Lo... More
Cabin interior at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Cabin interior at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Cabin interior at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Guardhouse at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the tin...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Cabin interior at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
The Rock in the Glen, the natural feature that gave the town of Glenro...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The feature gained notoreity in 1842 when John C. Fremont's first expedition to America's Far West, guided by frontiersman Kit Carson,... More
State of Wyoming information sign at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state his...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Recreation of "mountain man" Jim Bridger's stockade and trading post a...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Cabin wall at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the tin...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Cabin interior at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Cabin wall at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the tin...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
A portion of Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the tiny...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Direction sign to the recreation of "mountain man" Jim Bridger's fort ...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Covered wagon at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the ...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Inside an officer's quarters at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historic...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
"Mountain man" Jim Bridger's trading post and stockade, recreated at F...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Buildings, including the old, tiny schoolhouse, at Fort Bridger, a Wyo...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
A portion of Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the tiny...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Cabin wall at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the tin...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Animal jawbones hanging inside a cabin at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming stat...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Guardhouse at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the tin...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
A portion of Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the tiny...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Circa-1875 model of Fort Bridger inside the museum at the Wyoming stat...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Covered wagon at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the ...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Cabin interior at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Interior of the schoolhouse, the first in Wyoming, at Fort Bridger, a ...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
The Rock in the Glen, the natural feature that gave the town of Glenro...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The feature gained notoreity in 1842 when John C. Fremont's first expedition to America's Far West, guided by frontiersman Kit Carson,... More
Bridge over Black's Fork of the Green River at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Inside the stockade of "mountain man" Jim Bridger's trading postat For...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Kitchen inside a cabin at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical sit...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Cabin interior at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
The commissary, and a sign pointing toward a replica of "mountain man"...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Cabin interior at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Fire apparatus Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the ti...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Model of a clerk inside the old general store at Fort Bridger, a Wyomi...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Detail of hardware and a horseshoe inside a cabin at Fort Bridger, a W...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Fireplace of a cabin at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site ...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
A portion of "mountain man" Jim Bridger's trading post and stockade, r...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
A portion of "mountain man" Jim Bridger's trading post and stockade, r...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Statue of "mountain man" Jim Bridger outside Fort Bridger, a Wyoming s...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
The Rock in the Glen, the natural feature that gave the town of Glenro...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The feature gained notoreity in 1842 when John C. Fremont's first expedition to America's Far West, guided by frontiersman Kit Carson,... More
Statue of "mountain man" Jim Bridger outside Fort Bridger, a Wyoming s...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Cabin interior at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
A portion of Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the tiny...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Commissary (left) and guest house at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state his...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Cabin interior at Fort Bridger, a Wyoming state historical site in the...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The Oregon and Mormon trails, which had followed the same route across Wyoming, diverged here, the Oregon Trail heading westward into ... More
Mexican Hill - National parks scenic trails
These deep ruts through solid rock were cut by emigrant wagon trains descending from the plateau to the river bottom on the North Platte River.
National parks: Storyteller - public domain image
A storyteller entertains the crowd. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hagerman Fossil Beds - Sharing Experiences
Participants discuss the day's events. Public domain photograph of a national park, horse riding, rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Together at the Trails End - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Crowd enjoys the program at the trails end.
A Long Dusty Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The horses and wagons kick up a lot of dust. The lucky ones were in front.
Wagons and Riders - National Parks Gallery
Wagons and riders share the Oregon Trail.
Guernsey Wagon Ruts - National Parks Gallery
Thousands of iron-clad, emigrant wagon wheels have cut deep ruts into solid rock near Guernsey, Wyoming.
Louis Vieux Cemetery - National Parks Gallery
Louis Vieux and his family operated a ferry on the Vermillion River. He and his family are buried near their home on the Vermillion.
The Trip Continues - National Parks Gallery
A line of wagons on the Oregon Trail.
Leading the Wagons - National Parks Gallery
The leader begins the journey west. Public domain photograph of a national park, horse riding, rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hagerman Fossil Beds - Story Time
Children listen raptly to tales of life on the Oregon Trail.
Hagerman Fossil Beds - Keeping Watch
The calvary watches the train to make sure all is well.
Leading the Hunt - National Parks Gallery
A hunting party prepares for the chase.
Barlow Road - National parks scenic trails
After many families died in the cold rapids of the Columbia River, emigrants sought an alternative route to reach their destination in the Oregon Territory. Barlow road followed the southern banks of the Columb... More
Stopped for the Night - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A wagon is stopped for the night.
Alcove Springs, Kansas - National Parks Gallery
Exhibits at Alcove Spring, help historic trail visitors to learn about one of the most popular camping areas used by Oregon Trail emigrants in the 1840s - 1850s.
Farewell Bend - free images of reptiles
After weeks of following the Snake River from Fort Hall, emigrant wagon trains of the 1840s-1860s bid farewell to it as they continued northwest toward the Columbia River.
Laurel Hill - National parks scenic trails
To avoid the perilous, cold rapids of the Columbia River, emigrant wagon trains of the 1840s-1860s sometimes chose to take the land route around Mt. Hood. Descending Laurel Hill required locking the wagon wheel... More
Blue Mountain Crossing - National Parks Gallery
The cool shade of the conifers at the top of the Blue Mountains was a welcome releif for emigrant wagon trains after climbing for miles in sweltering heat from the valley floor.