Pioneer Historic Byway - Train Tracks
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Train tracks run along a mountainside, dotted with juniper and sagebrush. A home sits atop the hill. Location: Between Soda Springs and... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Interpretive Sign at Bear River Massacre Site...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This sign tells of the conflict between the Shoshone people and the Mormon settlers who moved into the area. The settlers were first wel... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Interpretive Sign at Bear River Massacre Site...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Bia Ogoi or Big River provided a winter home for the Shoshone. The hot springs and a fertile valley were a physical and spiritual rejuve... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Nature and Scenery from Grace to Preston
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Solitary trees bright in red and orange fall color spill over the rolling autumn hills. This beautiful scenery will catch any traveler's... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Interpretive Sign at Bear River Massacre Site...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Shoshone people moved with the seasons and lived in extended families. The descendants of the band massacred at Bear River live in N... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - View of the River in Black Canyon Gorge
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Trees surround Black Canyon Gorge as water flows through the chasm in spring or early summer. Mountains can be seen in the distance. Lo... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Pines and Sage
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Rough rocks stand out against dark green pines and gray-green sagebrush fields. Location: Sheep Rock, Idaho (45.192° N 116.669° W) Sta... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Winding Down Hells Canyon
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Hells Canyon winds along the base of the mountain from this rocky vantage point above the river. Location: Hells Canyon Reservoir, Idah... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Fall's Gentle Fire at Oneida Narrows
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Flashy orange and red colors on the mountainside of Oneida Narrows look like fire, but are actually brilliant maple leaves Location: On... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Fall's Brilliant Orange Display at Oneida Nar...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Maples brilliant with orange leaves overlook the lake at Oneida Narrows. Location: Oneida Narrows, Idaho (42.274° N 111.752° W) Status... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Mountain Ranch
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A small farm sits near rolling hills covered with pines, and the fields around the farm contrast with the mountains in shades of light g... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Green Rolling Hills and Winding Streams
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Water fowl float on an irrigation canal in a wide green field in southeastern Idaho. Location: Between China Hat Formation and Freedom,... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Bear River Massacre Overlook
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A freshly-laid cinder-ash path curves past several interpretive signs at the Bear River Massacre overlook. Location: Bear River Massacr... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Brilliant Skies in the Winter
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Brilliant skies and dark mountains overlook a fenced, snow-covered field near Soda Springs, Idaho. Location: Soda Springs, Idaho (42.65... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Pioneer Historic Byway Roadsign
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Cropped from a larger image is a closeup of the Pioneer Historic Byway roadsign, showing a handcart family. Location: Idaho (42.166° N ... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Last Chance Canal
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This flume, Last Chance Canal, that carries the water from the Bear River into Gentile Valley turned the valley floor into productive fa... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Fall Trees frame the Lake at Oneida Narrows
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Gorgeous fall trees and mountains in the distance make a perfect frame for this light blue lake at Oneida Narrows. Location: Oneida Nar... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Colors from Grace to Preston
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Irrigation makes a farmer's field bright green against the dry golden hills of the valley. Autumn leaves color the mountain range beneat... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Camp Conner Interpretive Sign
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A sign describes the Old Town of Soda Springs and its history. The town was established by Col. P.E. Conner. Location: Soda Springs, Id... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Barns and Fields in Southeastern Idaho
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Mountains lay in the distance while in the foreground a quaint old barn stands in the fields of hay. Location: Between China Hat Format... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Divided Stream
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Brilliant green fields surround this divided stream while two mountain peaks add dimension to the horizon. Location: Between China Hat ... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Red Rock Pass
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Red Rock Pass is today's remnant of the natural dam at the north end of ancient Lake Bonneville. Location: Near Downey, Idaho (42.354° ... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Soda Springs and Snow Capped Mountains
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Near Soda Springs snowcapped mountains proudly stand in the distance. A stream flows past a pasture fence in a wintry field. Location: ... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Autumn Colors and Ranch Fences
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: In Fall, colorful trees adorn the mountains between Grace and Preston, Idaho. A white ranch fence and lush green trees provide contrast ... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - White Clouds and Rolling Mountains
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Near Soda Springs, white clouds roll over snow-covered hills and dark forested mountains in winter. Location: Soda Springs, Idaho (42.6... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - A Waterfall in the Black Canyon Gorge River
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Water flows over rocks at the narrow floor of Black Canyon Gorge. Trees bright with green line the walls of this gorge carved by water i... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Mountain Pastures
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Trees extending from the mountains make a nice temporary home for the cows who pasture in the fields. Location: Between China Hat Forma... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Oneida Narrows
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Brilliant fall colors and shimmering water in the mountains of Oneida Narrows are cast in shadows around the lake. Location: Oneida Nar... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Falls and Rocks at Black Canyon Gorge
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Near Grace, Idaho, water trickles down the rugged black lava cliffs of Black Canyon Gorge. Location: Black Canyon Gorge, near Grace, Id... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Black Canyon Rocks
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A small ranch is on the horizon beyond this view of the rugged black lava rock walls of Black Canyon Gorge. A tiny trickle of falls onto... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Watering Fields
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Irrigation pipes faithfully sprinkle water over a field in the foreground of a tree-spotted mountain. Location: Between Soda Springs an... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Mirror Images
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The sky reflects this water at Hells Canyon Dam. Tall evergreen trees fill the riverbank. Location: Hells Canyon Dam, Idaho (45.241° N ... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Stream at the Edge of a Forest
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A small creek cuts its way through the mountains as pines stand majestically off to one side. Location: Between China Hat Formation and... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - River Pines
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The pines along the edge of this river stand majestically as the water flows through the land near Sheep Rock. Location: Hells Canyon R... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Rolling Hills and a Farm
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A small farm surrounded by fields of crops resides among rolling hills which eventually connect to the mountain range in the distance. ... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Sheep Rock
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The golden color of Sheep Rock contrasts with the deep blue sky overhead, the green trees covering its surface, and the soft gray-green ... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Wintery Soda Springs
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An icy stream flows between banks of snow in the flat, mountain-edged valley of Soda Springs, Idaho. Location: Soda Springs, Idaho (42.... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Carved into the Earth
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Hells Canyon Reservoir carves its way through the landscape near Sheep Rock. Evergreens fill one riverbank; sloping gray rocks form the ... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Winter Flocks
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Flocks of birds travel together on a wintry day. Foggy, snow covered mountains stand majestically in the distance. Location: Idaho (42.... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Soda Springs Golf Course
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Ducks make their home in the spring which is adjacent to Soda Springs Golf Course. Trees from the course cast shadows in the water. Loc... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Interpretive Sign for "Bear River Lava"
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A sign describes the Bear River and how its course was diverted by lava eruptions. Location: Soda Springs, Idaho (42.659° N 111.604° W)... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Pasture Fences and Blue Skies
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A pasture fence frames the blue waters of the Hells Canyon Reservoir. Blue skies look down upon the scene. Location: Hells Canyon Dam, ... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Interpretive Sign for "John Bidwell"
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A sign tells of John Bidwell and the party he assembled to travel west. Location: Soda Springs, Idaho (42.659° N 111.604° W) Status: P... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Snowy Barns and Fences
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Snow crested mountains overlook snow covered barns and fences near Soda Springs, Idaho. Location: Soda Springs, Idaho (42.676° N 111.59... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Interpretive Sign at Bear River Massacre Site...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This sign describes the bitter cold day of January 29th, 1863, when the largest Indian massacre in the West occurred. Sepia-toned, histo... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Ranch Fences from Grace to Preston
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: White ranch fences and trees add a touch of home to the stunning fall colors on the mountains between Grace and Preston, Idaho. Locatio... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Parallel Routes
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Train tracks run parallel to the highway as a train approaches. Location: Between Soda Springs and Sheep Rock, Idaho (42.768° N 111.564... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Cedar View Supper Club and Golf Course
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A sign telling of the Cedar View Supper Club and Golf Course sits near the edge of the green golf course. Location: Soda Springs, Idaho... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Roadside Memorial Marker at Bear River Massac...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A metal plaque on the side of a rocky pillar commemorates this area as the site of the Bear River Massacre. Location: Preston, Idaho (4... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Academy on the Move
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Moving the three-story stone Academy presented quite a challenge, but the movers were up to it. Location: Preston, Idaho (42.096° N 111... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Green Pasture, Fences and Irrigation
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An irrigation channel full of water runs along a post fence in a wide pasture bordered by a hazy mountain range. Location: Between Chin... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Lake and Fall Mountainsides at Oneida Narrows
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A green valley leads into a beautiful blue lake which lies between autumn-colored mountains. Location: Oneida Narrows, Idaho (42.277° N... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Mountain Stream in Caribou National Forest
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Large pines overlook a mountain stream curving silently with the land. Location: Between China Hat Formation and Freedom,Caribou Nation... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Rickety Fences and Soda Springs
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Rickety fences trace the border of a snow-covered pasture between tree-covered mountains and icy stream in winter by Soda Springs, Idaho... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Grace City Park
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Green trees and green grass adorn Grace City Park. A roofed shelter and a playground provide ample opportunities for lots of fun. Locat... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Fences, Mountains and Irrigated Pasture
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Blue skies look down on a summertime wash of green grasses held in by a fence, and dark mountains sit in the distance. Location: Betwee... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Hay in Barn and Autumn Color
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An open-sided western-style barn on a ranch is filled with bales of hay. Trees in the mountains nearby explode in fall color. Location:... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Fall Colors and Oneida Narrows Reservoir
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Nestled between hills covered with majestic fall colors at Oneida Narrows in Idaho is a small lake or reservoir. A truck drives along th... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Hells Canyon Dam
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This dam for Hells Canyon Reservoir regulates the water. Mountains form one side of the river and the white power plant stands beside th... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Bridge Guards and Water
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A railing beside the highway seems to hold in the water that surrounds the mountain base. Location: Soda Springs, Idaho (42.657° N 111.... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Chesterfield Townsite
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This photo is a panoramic view of the Chesterfield Townsite and the valley where it is located. There are 27 structures in this Townsite... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Cinder Cone in a Farmer's Field
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A small cinder cone, remnant of ancient volcanic activity, stands covered by wild grass in fields of alfalfa and wheat in Idaho. Deep bl... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Views of Soda Springs
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Green foliage and water from Soda Springs are visible in front of deep rolling mountains and mountain homes. Location: Soda Springs, Id... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Rolling Hills in Southeastern Idaho
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Thick stands of trees cover the rolling hills that sit at the other end of a green field. Location: Between China Hat Formation and Fre... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - On the Lander Cutoff of the Oregon Trail
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The cutoff to the Oregon Trail can be seen amidst the mountains and pavement of the road. A fence frames the left side of the photo. Lo... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Blue Skies above the Mountains
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A mountain striped green with forest and brown with summer grass acts as a divider between green pastures and a clear sky. Location: Be... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Hells Canyon Reservoir
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Hells Canyon Reservoir flows peacefully around the base of the rocks. Wildflowers are blooming in the foreground. Location: Hells Canyo... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Green Banked Streams
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The stream's bright green banks contrast with the dark mountains and blue sky. Location: Between China Hat Formation and Freedom, Idaho... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Mountains and Lakes from Grace to Preston
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A tiny blue lake lies nestled at the base of mountains covered with bright red and orange trees in autumn. Location: Idaho (42.446° N 1... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Entrance to Niter Ice Cave
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: In the summer Niter Ice Cave is difficult to pick out among the tall summer grasses and sagebrush. Mountains can be seen in the distance... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Overlooking the Massacre Site
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A plaque describes the movements of the soldiers and the Indians during the January morning when the attack occurred. The valley behind ... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Oregon Trail Park and Marina
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A wooden sign serves as a landmark for the Oregon Trail Park and Marina. Mountains, and the spring sits in the distance beyond the sign.... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Bales of Hay
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A tiny bright red farm is nestled at the base of this tree covered mountain. Bright blue skies look down on the freshly cut bales of hay... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Interpretive Sign at Bear River Massacre Site...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This sign tells of the horror and chilling events of the massacre. Colored sketches depict teepees burning, soldiers firing, and soldier... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Interpretive Sign at Bear River Massacre Site...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This sign describes the journey of Col. Patrick Edward Conner and volunteers who came from California and participated in this culture c... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Rearview of Hells Canyon Dam
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Deep green pines hang over the edges of the green waters. A white building of the dam's power plant stands at the reservoir's far end. ... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Summer Cranes
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The summer sun beats down as a flock of cranes rise before emerald green mountains. Location: Idaho (42.556° N 111.447° W) Status: Pub... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Shimmering Pines
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The pines atop this mountain are reflected in the shimmering waters of the reservoir formed by Hells Canyon Dam. Location: Hells Canyon... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Gentle Waters
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The calm waters of Hells Canyon Reservoir are overlooked by cliffs and tall green trees. Location: Hells Canyon Dam, Idaho (45.237° N 1... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Niter Ice Cave
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Visitors to Niter Ice Cave will find the entrance amid an array of tall grasses. Mountains can be seen in the distance. Location: Grace... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Interpretive Sign at Bear River Massacre Site...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: We cry for the loss and sacrifice of those who did not survive and we honor the strength of those who lived is the proud declaration on ... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - The Killing Ground
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: According to the nearby plaque at the Bear River Massacre National Historic Site, the bright green field below is "the Killing Ground" w... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Dirt Road and Fall Colors at Oneida Narrows
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: At Oneida Narrows, a dirt road leads into the mountains which are exploding with fall colors. Location: Oneida Narrows, Idaho (42.274° ... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Sheep Rock
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Mighty pines reach up as high as Sheep Rock itself. It seems as if the pines and the mountain compete to reach the sky. Location: Sheep... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Bear River Valley East from National Historic...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The long valley of the Bear River stretches east toward the mountains, as seen from the upper parking area of the Bear River Massacre Na... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Entrance of Niter Ice Cave
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Niter Ice Cave, a lava tube near Grace, Idaho, can be seen in the shadows of the mountains and amidst the tall summer grasses. Location... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Artist's Rendition of the Oneida Stake Academ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Oneida Stake Academy is restored in this artist's rendition of it as a visitor center in Benson Park in Preston, Idaho. Location: C... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Walk the Oregon-California Trail Wagon Ruts
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A young girl cheerfully poses next to a marker depicting one of the wagon ruts remaining from west-bound pioneers. This wagon rut is for... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Farmers Fields
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Streams of water on a field between Soda Springs and Sheep Rock irrigate this already green field with showers of water. Location: Betw... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Farm in the Fall
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This white farm ranch is quaintly situated at the base of mountains exploding into autumn colors. Location: Idaho (42.424° N 111.721° W... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Green Fields and Autumn Mountains
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A white horse fence marks the boundary between green fields at the base of a mountain covered with trees bright with red and orange fall... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Oneida State Academy at its New Home
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Academy was successfully moved to its new home at Benson Park in Preston, Idaho. This photo shows it in its unrestored, freshly move... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Autumn Hay Harvest
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A rich harvest has filled the barn on this ranch with golden hay. Location: Idaho (42.424° N 111.721° W) Status: Public domain. CD pro... More