Railroad Surveyor Camp

Camp of the Railroad Surveyors

You are viewing an important image of [Engineers Corps camp and visitors]. It was taken in 1889 by Grabill, John C. H., photographer.

The picture shows Row of fifteen people and two deer in front of a two tents. Some of the men are holding measuring poles and or standing next to surveyors' transits on tripods.

We have created this collection of pictures primarily to serve as an easy to access educational tool. Contact curator@old-picture.com.

Image ID# 719F7F16
Ref: loc/Grabill Collection

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Old West

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Dakota Territory

• Surveyors

• Wild West