Falls of the Provo, Utah (Bridal Veil Falls)
From 1867-1872, geologist Clarence King (1842-1901) led the Geological Exploration of the 40th Parallel. The survey covered a total area 100 by 800 miles from the eastern edge of California to Wyoming. Timothy H. O’Sullivan (1840-1882) was the primary photographer for the 1867, 1868, 1869, and 1872 expeditions. This photograph of Bridal Veil Falls in Provo, Utah was taken by O'Sullivan in 1869. The grand rock cliffs frame the falls as the water cascades down the rough surface. The number 102 is visible in the lower left corner, possibly corresponding with the original negative number. Printed on the front of the photograph mount: "U.S. Engineer Department. Geological Exploration. Fortieth Parallel. T.H. O'Sullivan, Photographer." Hand-written note in lower right corner, likely by photographer, reads: "Falls of the Provo Utah 600 ft."
Printed on the front of the photograph mount: "U.S. Engineer Department. Geological Exploration. Fortieth Parallel. T.H. O'Sullivan, Photographer." Hand-written note in lower right corner, likely by photographer, reads: "Falls of the Provo Utah 600 ft."