This image shows the massive rock formation creatively labelled “The Battleship” for its resemblance to warships of that type from years past.
The description states:
HOTELS – SHOPS
FRED HARVEY
RESTAURANTS
The Battleship, a conspicuous and turreted mass of red, lies at the base of Maricopa Point. It is an example of the Canyon as a master teacher of how this earth is made. It has been said that the Grand Canyon is the most instructive exposition of Geology in the world.
–The above claim is likely based on the fact that so much of the basic understanding of geological processes and formations are readily visible in the Canyon at various locations.
This card likely dates from the 1940s.
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Hopi Point, Grand Canyon, Arizona
This image is of two Hopi Indians looking across the Grand Canyon towards the north, from the lookout known as Hopi Point.
The description states:
HOTELS – SHOPS
FRED HARVEY
RESTAURANTS
Most of the stories told of what people have said upon catching their first glimpse of the Grand Canyon are unbelievable until you see the mighty chasm for yourself, for only then do you realize its breath-taking immensity.
–This seemingly remote location is in fact only about 2 miles from the tourist lodges on the South Rim, and a bus provides access to this and several other similar vantage points.
This card was used and is dated 21 Jun 1948.
Navajo Bridge, Marble Canyon, Arizona
This image shows the Navajo Bridge, which crosses the Colorado River over the Marble Canyon in northern Arizona.
The description states:
HOTELS – SHOPS
FREDY HARVEY
RESTAURANTS
This bridge over the Little Colorado River at historic Lee’s Ferry, 143 miles northeast of Grand Canyon Village, is 467 feet above the river with a span of 833 feet. It is the only means by which automobiles can cross from the South Rim to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon within the state of Arizona.
–The bridge shown here was completed in 1929, but with the passage of time was deemed insufficient to handle the loads and traffic volume of more recent vehicles. Another bridge was constructed in 1995, and this bridge closed to vehicles, though it remains open to pedestrians, bicyclers and bungee jumpers.
This card likely dates from the 1940s.
Bell Rock, Lower Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona
This image is of the formation known as Bell Rock, a butte near the town of Sedona, Arizona.
The description states:
C646–BELL ROCK, LOWER OAK CREEK CANYON
One of the outstanding rock formations in this beautifully colored valley is Brilliant Bell Rock.
—Buttes are steep sided formations exposed by erosion often containing small flat tops. Larger flat topped formations are called mesas. This formation is located in the center of Arizona.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.
Window Rock, Arizona
This image shows the natural formation that developed from erosion, creating the opening in the rock. It is the site of the Navajo national capital, and is known in English as Window Rock.
The description states:
K2–WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA
Below this window rock is the location of the Central Navajo indian Agency.
–Since the time of this photo the Agency has been rededicated as a national capitol. The rock is one of the four places nearby used in Navajo water ceremonies.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Fossilized Logs, Petrified Forest, Arizona
This image shows the typical terrain and depositions of logs that make up the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona.
The description states:
C649–PETRIFIED FOREST, ARIZONA
Logs of rock are a never-ending source of interest to visitors in the Petrified Forest National Monument, located near U.S. Highway 66 in eastern Arizona.
–For a long period of time travelers would stop along their way and collect samples large and small of the fossilized wood. Once the area was protected as a national monument (and later park) such collecting was prohibited, and samples are gathered from nearby areas instead.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Old Faithful Log, Petrified Forest, Arizona
This image shows a fallen tree, the base closest to the camera, which has been entirely fossilized over millions of years, until it is now completely composed of stone.
The description states:
FAMOUS OLD FAITHFUL LOG
Petrified Forest, near Holbrook Arizona.
–The Petrified Forest is a large area of exposed, fossilized trees in northeast Arizona. These trees were originally buried, allowing them to fossilize, and were exposed by erosion of the surrounding material over millions of years. The national park contains a total area of 170 square miles.
This postcard was used and is dated 13 July 1953.
Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona, Arizona
This image shows the cliff-side face and elevation of the Chapel of the Holy Cross, built into the buttes near Sedona, Arizona.
The description states simply:
CHAPEL OF THE HOLY CROSS
SEDONA, ARIZONA
–The building was erected in 1956. This image likely dates from shortly after completion.
San Francisco Peaks, Arizona
This image shows the snow-covered peaks of the San Francisco Peaks mountain range of Arizona. They are part of the San Francisco National Forest, which has no relation to the city in California.
The description states:
SNOW-COVERED SAN FRANCISCO PEAKS
mythical home of the Kachina Gods, on Route 66 near Flagstaff, Arizona.
–This card was used and is dated 12 June 1955.
View of Bottom, Meteor Crater, Arizona
This image shows the Meteor Crater in Arizona, featuring the main impact zone at the center of the bottom.
The description states:
L486
THE GREAT METEOR CRATER OF ARIZONA;
diameter 4150 ft., depth 570 ft. Showing the floor of the Crater with desert vegetation and remnants of the first explorative works started in 1903.
–The crater was once believed to have enormous profitable iron deposits but the exploratory works, visible here, did not reveal any concentration of deposits that could be economically extracted.
This card likely from the 1950s.