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Canyon of Boise River
Object Number 2004.29.738
Display Title Canyon of Boise River
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Idaho. / Canyon of Boisé R. 9 m. E. of Boisé City. Depth 300 ft. about 200 ft. of lava overlies gravel. This erosion has taken place since lava flow covering Nampa."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Geography
Subject
  • Canyon
Department Photographic
Date 1850-1899
Culture
  • Plateau
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Idaho
Additional Geographic Terms Boise river canyon
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 12.7 cm (3 x 5 in.)

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