Basaltic Cañon, Foot of Tower Creek 1879 - 1892

"Basaltic Cañon, Foot of Tower Creek" is a stereoscopic photograph by renowned American photographer William Henry Jackson, known for his documentation of the American West. Created between 1879 and 1892, this image showcases the dramatic landscape of a canyon carved by volcanic basalt, with a fallen tree adding a touch of human presence to the scene. The use of stereoscopic photography, popular in the late 19th century, provided a three-dimensional view, enhancing the viewer's experience of the wild and rugged beauty of the American landscape. The image is a testament to Jackson's skillful capture of the natural grandeur of the West, a subject he made his life's work to document.