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

"Gezicht op een spoorweg door de bergen van Clear Creek County" is a black and white photograph taken by J. Collier, dated before 1874. It shows a narrow-gauge railroad track winding its way through a mountainous valley, highlighting the rugged terrain of Clear Creek County, Colorado. The image captures the early development of the railroad network in the region, demonstrating the ambitious engineering feats that accompanied westward expansion in the United States. This photo, likely part of a larger collection, provides a glimpse into the past and the impact of transportation infrastructure on the landscape.