Lemmon Valley, looking North Possibly 1977 - 1978

"Lemmon Valley, looking North" is a black and white photograph by Lewis Baltz, created sometime between 1977 and 1978. The image depicts a suburban sprawl in the Nevada desert, characterized by rows of identical, single-story houses. Baltz’s work is known for its stark, minimalist aesthetic and its exploration of the impact of urbanization on the landscape. This photograph exemplifies his focus on the mundane and the overlooked aspects of modern life. It is a quintessential example of the New Topographics movement, which emerged in the 1970s, rejecting the traditional emphasis on beauty and grandeur in landscape photography in favor of a more documentary approach.