Rocky Mountain Peaks (near boundary) from the summit of Flathead Pass
between 1857 and 1862 National Archives and Records Administration
About this artwork
This watercolor depicts a mountainous landscape viewed from Flathead Pass, serving as part of the visual record created during the United States Northwest Boundary Survey. The work focuses on the rugged topography and forested valleys of the region near the boundary.
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James Madison Alden served as the official artist for the U.S. Northwest Boundary Survey, tasked with documenting the remote wilderness along the 49th parallel. His watercolors provided a vital visual record of territories that were largely unknown to most Americans at the time, bridging the gap between scientific survey and artistic expression.
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Rocky Mountain Peaks (near boundary) from the summit of Flathead Pass
James Alden, between 1857 and 1862
