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Jackson Canyon, Wyoming

Jackson Canyon, Wyoming

William Henry Jackson
ca. August 22 – 24, 1870

Jackson Canyon is the first of several geographic locations named after William Henry Jackson. In his autobiography, Jackson noted "…the satisfaction of having a place named after me." Other locations named after Jackson include the Jackson staircase leading into Chaco Canyon.

Glass slide. H 10, W 8 cm
Scotts Bluff National Monument, SCBL 764