Surveyors Camp Site

Campsite of Railroad Surveyors

Here we present an historic image of [Engineers Corps camp and visitors]. It was taken in 1889 by Grabill, John C. H., photographer..

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

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Image ID# 82ABCA2B
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