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This massive growth which has been forming for at least fifty million years is one of the most majestic masses of limestone on record.

Date: [Undated]

Level of Description: Item

Material Type: Photograph

Call Number: ATSF Image 40 (Series 1 #1-42)
ATSF Photo Microfiche #835 F3

Unit ID: 60044

Summary: This massive growth which has been forming for at least 50 million years is one of the most majestic masses of limestone on record. Resembling snow-banked forests, this gigantic stalagmite thrills all who see it. Pictured are four adults (unidentified) in the Caverns.

Space Required/Quantity: 20.5 X 25.0 : black & white print

Title (Main title): This massive growth which has been forming for at least fifty million years is one of the most majestic masses of limestone on record.

Part of: Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company records. Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Corporate Photo Collection. Series 1: Subject files. Towns, construction, bridges.

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Subjects

    Carlsbad (N.M.)
    Caves
    Geology
    Historic sites
    Mineral deposits
    National parks & reserves
    Railroads -- New Mexico -- Carlsbad
    Stalactites & stalagmites
    Tourism
    Travel

Creators and Contributors

    Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company