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Pilot Knob, 1872. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
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Pilot Knob, 1872. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
Pilot Knob, 1872. Covered wagons travelling west past Pilot Rock, a volcanic plug in Oregon, USA: one sees rising in the blue air the singular form of Pilot Knob, an elevation of the Siskiyou Mountains which, becoming a landmark to immigrants journeying to Oregon, has attained its name. This rock is a great mass of black volcanic substance, which rises perpendicularly from the mountain-crest. The Siskiyou Range has here an elevation of twenty-five hundred feet, and the knob is about five hundred feet higher...The volcanic origin of the mountains all through this region accounts for their singular lack of beauty. The angles are so sharp that the earth which covers their skeletons cannot adhere, and comes off in great land-slides, leaving the mountain-sides bare and exposed. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes...with Illustrations on Steel and Wood by Eminent American Artists" Vol. I, edited by William Cullen Bryant. [D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1872]
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This photo print, captured by Henry Duff Linton in 1872, transports us back to a time of exploration and adventure. The image showcases the awe-inspiring landscape of Pilot Rock, a volcanic plug nestled within the Siskiyou Mountains in Oregon, USA. As we gaze upon this scene, our eyes are drawn to the majestic sight of Pilot Knob rising proudly into the blue sky. Covered wagons can be seen traversing westward past this natural wonder, symbolizing the arduous journey undertaken by immigrants seeking a new life in Oregon. Serving as a vital landmark along their path, Pilot Knob has earned its name due to its distinctive shape and towering presence. Linton's photograph allows us to appreciate both the grandeur and harshness of nature. The Siskiyou Range reaches an elevation of twenty-five hundred feet here while Pilot Knob stands even higher at five hundred feet. Its black volcanic composition contrasts starkly with the surrounding earth-covered mountainsides that have been stripped bare by frequent landslides caused by their sharp angles. Taken from "Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In" edited by William Cullen Bryant, this print not only captures a moment frozen in time but also offers insight into how pioneers navigated through challenging terrains during their westward migration. It serves as a testament to human resilience and determination against nature's formidable forces.
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