Forest History Society Photograph Collection Images from the "Views From the National Forests" Auxiliary Photo Collection / Views9th.jpg

Image ID:  Views9 Image Date:   Apr. 18, 1930 Image Title:   Snowclad Peaks Image Caption:   [Caption 1:] Snowclad peaks are typical of many of the National Forests of the West, where elevations of 10 to 12 thousand feet--and more--are not uncommon. Here perpetual snows form a never-failing source for that life-giving water without which fertile fields and fair cities at lower elevations--might not successfully endure. The Mission Range near the Continental Divide. Flathead National Forest, Montana. (9-244,686) [Caption 2:] 4/18/1930. Mission Range from Post Creek. [This image is from an album produced in the mid-1930s by the U.S. Forest Service for placement on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway's California Limited in an attempt to introduce passengers to the National Forests. Includes 36 black-and-white photographs, dating 1914-1933, from National Forests across the country with accompanying captions addressing such topics as recreation, wildlife, reforestation, timber management and use, fire control, forage, and the activities of the Civilian Conservation Corps.] Photographer:   Swan, K. D., for the U.S. Forest Service Use Restrictions:   Permission from the Forest History Society required for any use of this image. Repository Contact Information:   Forest History Society, Inc.; 701 William Vickers Ave., Durham, NC 27701; Tel.: (919) 682-9319; Fax: (919) 682-2349.