"How the Horse Helped Build America," page no. 99 illustration no. 35. Guernsey Ruts, Wyoming.

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Title "How the Horse Helped Build America," page no. 99 illustration no. 35. Guernsey Ruts, Wyoming.
Photo Number P0244n1_10_0129
Description Photo of the "Guernsey ruts," evidence of wagon ruts on the old Oregon Trail in Wyoming. Reverse side of image: Chapter 11 -- no. 13.
Date 1905-05-09
Textual Date May 9, 1905
Keywords Oregon Trail; Oregon National Historic Trail; Oregon Trail Ruts (Guernsey, Wyoming); Monuments; Markers; Landmarks; National Historic Landmarks; National Register of Historic Places; Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail; Land; Ruts; Men; Tour guides (people); Headgear; Hats; Cowboy hats; Trees
Subject Oregon National Historic Trail--Wyoming--Photographs; Horses--United States--History--Photographs
Additional Information Page 101 illustration for Olive Woolley Burt's book, "The Horse in America," 1975. The deep ruts cut by wagon wheels into the bedrock of Wyoming may still be seen. These are near Guernsey (Wyoming Commerce and Industry Commission). P0244n1_21a Captions list: Chapter 11--No. 13--This photograph shows some of the deep ruts carved by wagon wheels on the bedrock of Wyoming, as thousands made their way west. The old trail is visible in many parts of Wyoming. These ruts are near Guernsey. (Wyoming Commerce & Industry Commission)
Collection Number and Name P0244 Olive Woolley Burt Photograph Collection
Collection Name Olive Woolley Burt
Relation is Part of Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archive
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Type Image
Digitization Specifications Digital image produced on Epson Expression 10000 XL scanner, 24-bit color at 400 ppi. Archival file is uncompressed TIF.
ARK ark:/87278/s6s767bq
Setname uum_map
ID 1588582
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6s767bq
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