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U.S.G.S. (Colorado River from Vulcan's Throne to Lake Mead): 7.5 min. series (Vulcans Throne, Vulcans Throne SE, Mt. Trumbull SE, Whitmore Rapids, Vulcans Throne SW, Whitmore Point SE, Whitmore Point, Whitmore Point SW, Granite Park, Hockey Puck Spring, Price Point, Diamond Peak, Frazier Wells SW, Peach Springs NE, Travertine Rapids, Peach Springs Canyon, Separation Canyon, Hindu Canyon, Amos Point, Spencer Canyon, Milkweed Canyon NW, Devils Slide Rapids)

Manuscripts

U.S.G.S. (Colorado River from Vulcan's Throne to Lake Mead): 7.5 min. series (Vulcans Throne, Vulcans Throne SE, Mt. Trumbull SE, Whitmore Rapids, Vulcans Throne SW, Whitmore Point SE, Whitmore Point, Whitmore Point SW, Granite Park, Hockey Puck Spring, Price Point, Diamond Peak, Frazier Wells SW, Peach Springs NE, Travertine Rapids, Peach Springs Canyon, Separation Canyon, Hindu Canyon, Amos Point, Spencer Canyon, Milkweed Canyon NW, Devils Slide Rapids)

Description: Professional and personal papers of Otis R. Marston and his collection of the materials on the history of Colorado River and Green River regions.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1870-1978.
Call number: mssMarston papers
Creator: Marston, Otis R(Opens in new tab)
Additional description: While the principal focus is the history of river-running, the collection also touches, often in depth and with original materials, on the geology of the entire region, the history of mining, water issues, hydroelectric power development, recreational use and policy issues, the history of transportation, the ecology of various riverine ecosystems, exploration, the film industry and promotion of the West, and indigenous cultures.
Provenance: Gift of the Estate of Otis R. Marston, with numerous smaller additions from G. Marston and many others, November 7, 1979, with additions 1950-1992.
Restrictions: are not available on VHS.; can be accessed only through existing prints in other sections of the collection or through Photo CD copies.
Rights: open for reading only. May not be copied or quoted.; Formal permission must be obtained from the Manuscripts Dept., Henry E. Huntington Library, for the reproduction, quotation, exhibition, or any other public or commercial use of any material in the collection. In addition, when the copyright, film rights, or literary rights are held by a third party, permission must also be sought from that party.
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U.S.G.S. (Little Colorado): Plan (Little Colorado River from Tolchico Dam Site to Lyman Reservoir; Cottonwood Wash; Leroux Wash; Puerco River. Dam Sites - sheets 1-18); 15 min. series (Blue Springs, Coconino Point); 7.5 min. prelim. series (Blue Springs NE, Blue Springs SE, Cameron NW, Cameron SW)
Manuscripts
Professional and personal papers of Otis R. Marston and his collection of the materials on the history of Colorado River and Green River regions.
mssMarston papers
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Whitmore Rapid; Whitmore Wash - Mile 187-188
Manuscripts
Professional and personal papers of Otis R. Marston and his collection of the materials on the history of Colorado River and Green River regions.
mssMarston papers
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U.S.G.S. preliminary 7.5 min. quads: Westwater 4 SW; Carlisle 2 NE; Carlisle 3 NE; Mt. Waas 1 NE; Carlisle 2 SE; Mt. Waas 1 NW; Westwater 4 SE
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Professional and personal papers of Otis R. Marston and his collection of the materials on the history of Colorado River and Green River regions.
mssMarston papers
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Colorado River: miles 175-179 below Lee's Ferry; Toroweap; Vulcan's Throne; Prospect Canyon
Manuscripts
Professional and personal papers of Otis R. Marston and his collection of the materials on the history of Colorado River and Green River regions.
mssMarston papers
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Vulcan (Lava Falls) Rapid:
Manuscripts
Professional and personal papers of Otis R. Marston and his collection of the materials on the history of Colorado River and Green River regions.
mssMarston papers
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Vulcan (Lava Falls) Rapid:
Manuscripts
Professional and personal papers of Otis R. Marston and his collection of the materials on the history of Colorado River and Green River regions.
mssMarston papers

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