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Timothy O'Sullivan — Water Rhyolites, Near Logan Springs, Nevada
Timothy O'Sullivan

Water Rhyolites, Near Logan Springs, Nevada

1871

Geological formations near Logan Springs showcase the volcanic rhyolite deposits that fascinated Wheeler Survey scientists studying Nevada's mineral resources. O'Sullivan's documentation balances scientific precision with aesthetic appreciation for the sculptural qualities of Western geological formations.

Medium
Albumen print, from the album "Geographical & Geological Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian," vol. 2

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