Gezicht op een spoorweg door de bergen van Clear Creek County before 1874

This photograph by J. Collier, taken before 1874, captures a view of a railway track winding through a mountainous landscape. The image, likely a tintype, showcases the dramatic scenery of Clear Creek County, which was once a popular stagecoach route. The railroad tracks, cutting through the rugged terrain, represent the advent of modern technology, contrasting with the rugged, natural beauty of the mountains. The photograph offers a glimpse into the early development of transportation infrastructure in the American West.