Places of the Old West
The historical and beautiful places of the Old West.
Cadillac Desert
PBS has brought Marc Reisner's classic treatment of Western water issues to the small screen. Visit their very informative companion site for an overview of the story.
PBS has brought Marc Reisner's classic treatment of Western water issues to the small screen. Visit their very informative companion site for an overview of the story.
Documentary Chronology of American Conservation,1847-1920
In addition to capsule biographies, it contains the full text of many relevant documents as well as paintings, etchings, lithographs, and photos.
In addition to capsule biographies, it contains the full text of many relevant documents as well as paintings, etchings, lithographs, and photos.
Early California History--an Overview
Most Americans heading west were heading for California. This site provides a brief overview of who they were, what they found, and what they did once they got there.
Most Americans heading west were heading for California. This site provides a brief overview of who they were, what they found, and what they did once they got there.
Ghost Town Gallery
Daniel Ter-Nedden's site has pictures galore of many ghost towns, along with a bit o' history, and more.
Daniel Ter-Nedden's site has pictures galore of many ghost towns, along with a bit o' history, and more.
Ghost Towns & Back Woods Trails of Chaffee County, Colorado
An extensive collection of Rocky Mountain ghost town photos. From the 14er Net.
An extensive collection of Rocky Mountain ghost town photos. From the 14er Net.
History of the Russian Settlement at Fort Ross, California
Few people know that the Russians did, in fact, invade America. But it's true.
Few people know that the Russians did, in fact, invade America. But it's true.
Images of the West
Rarely seen artworks, photos, products, and other materials. From the "The Frontier in American Culture" website.
Rarely seen artworks, photos, products, and other materials. From the "The Frontier in American Culture" website.
Northwest of the West: the Frontier Experience on the Northwest Coast
Think of it--the frontier as a cool, wet place. From the University of Washington Libraries' website.
Think of it--the frontier as a cool, wet place. From the University of Washington Libraries' website.
Vanishing Nevada
Beautiful photos of Nevada and its Great Basin. Brought to you by Glen Sheehan and RedSam Design.
Beautiful photos of Nevada and its Great Basin. Brought to you by Glen Sheehan and RedSam Design.
Panoramic Maps of the U.S.
Those delightful bird's eye view artist's renderings of cities and towns so popular last century. A small but growing archive.
Those delightful bird's eye view artist's renderings of cities and towns so popular last century. A small but growing archive.
The West that Was, and the West that Can Be by Dan Flores
A very thoughtful and well written essay by a professor of Western history at the University of Montana, Missoula, on how the natural environment of the West has changed, what that change means, and what to do about it.
A very thoughtful and well written essay by a professor of Western history at the University of Montana, Missoula, on how the natural environment of the West has changed, what that change means, and what to do about it.
Yellowstone at 125: The Park as a Sovereign State by Ed Marston
Read about the park's complicated relationships with its neighbors. Brought to you by The High Country News.
Read about the park's complicated relationships with its neighbors. Brought to you by The High Country News.