Platte River Collection

Sandhill cranes dancing on the Platte River near Kearney, Nebraska, USA

Sandhill cranes on the Platte River during spring migration near Kearney, Nebraska, USA
Sandhill cranes (Grus Canadensis) on the Platte River during spring migration near Kearney, Nebraska, USA

Platte Canon, Colorado, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
Platte Canon, Colorado, c1899

Topographical map of the road from Missouri to Oregon, commencing at the mouth of the Kansas...1846 Creators
Topographical map of the road from Missouri to Oregon, commencing at the mouth of the Kansas in the Missouri River and ending at the mouth of the Walla-Wallah in the Columbia, 1846

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Morning breaks with warm rays of sun over cool blue light of dawn as Sand Hill Cranes fly in to sit in two inches of precious Ogallala water on the Platte River

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Sandhill cranes fly in to roost in the shallows of the Platte River. Every year 400, 000 to 600, 000 sandhill cranes--80 percent of all the cranes on the planet--congregate along an 80-mile stretch

USA, Nebraska. Sandhill Cranes (Antigone canadensis) stop along the cornfields of Nebraska near the Platte River to fuel their Spring migration

A Wagon Train on the Plains, Platte River, (oil on canvas laid on masonite)
650608 A Wagon Train on the Plains, Platte River, (oil on canvas laid on masonite) by Whittredge, Thomas Worthington (1820-1910); 26.7x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Encampment of Pawnee Indians at Sunset, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Encampment of Pawnee Indians at Sunset, 1861/1869. on the Platte River. 1833

Bivouac of a Sioux War Party, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Bivouac of a Sioux War Party, 1861/1869. Sunrise, on the borders of the Platte River

The Rocky Mountains, 1874. Creator: Robert Hinshelwood
The Rocky Mountains, 1874. Native Americans fording the Platte on horseback, Nebraska, USA. Steel engraving after Crossing the River Platte, painted in 1871 by Worthington Whittredge

Looking Across Sugar Beet Fields, Platte River Valley, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, c1930s Creator
Looking Across Sugar Beet Fields and Sugar Plant, Platte River Valley, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, c1930s. Scotts Bluff National Monument, named after Hiram Scott

Building the transcontinental railroad
Immigrants and other workers laying track for the transcontinental railroad across Nebraska, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pioneer name in Register Rock on the Oregon Trail, 1855
Oregon Trail travelers name carved into Register Cliff by the North Platte River near Guernsey, Wyoming. Digital photograph

Half a million Sandhill cranes roosting on the Platte River, Nebraska, USA
Half a million Sandhill cranes (Antigone canadensis) roosting on the Platte River; Platte River, Nebraska, United States of America

OREGON TRAIL EMIGRANTS. View of the Chimney Rock region along the North Platte River in western Nebraska, from Court House Rock to Scotts Bluff. Drawing by William Henry Jackson, 1929

Sandhill crane (Grus canadensis) flying at dawn, Platte river, Nebraska

Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) flying at dawn, Platte river, Nebraska

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FLATBOAT, WYOMING. Crossing of the Platte Mouth of Deer Creek. Lithograph, American, mid-19th century

PLATTE RIVER, 1859. Covered wagons being ferried down the Platte River in Wyoming, during Daniel Jenks emigration West. Drawing by Daniel Jenks, 1859

GOLD RUSH, 1849. Prospectors on their way to California are ferried across the North Platte River in Wyoming, 20 July 1849. Contemporary drawing by an unidentified artist

Male green winged teal along the Platte River near Kearney, Nebraska, USA

Sandhill Cranes - roosting along Platte River in early morning - Nebraska - Spring migration - March B8150
TOM-1864 Sandhill Cranes - roosting along Platte River in early morning Nebraska - Spring migration - March Grus canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

CROSSING THE PLATTE, 1859. Dog Belly, Chief of the Oglala Sioux, and some of his braves smoking the peace pipe while emigrants cross the South Fork of the Platte River en route to California

EMIGRANTS IN NEBRASKA, 1859. Dog Belly, chief of the Oglala Sioux, and some of his braves smoking the peace pipe while emigrants cross the South Fork of the Platte River in Nebraska on their way

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Guide leading a wagon train to the Platte River onf the Oregon Trail. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Frederic Remington

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Pioneer family moving west in a covered wagon, 1840s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Herd of buffalo drinking from the Platte River on the Great Plains. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sandhill crane migration, Platte River, Nebraska, United States of America, North America

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"Journey of the Sandhill Cranes: Witness the Spectacle on Platte River, Nebraska" Every spring, a remarkable sight unfolds along the Platte River near Kearney, Nebraska. The tranquil waters become a stage for an enchanting dance as thousands of Sandhill cranes gather during their migration. These majestic birds gracefully twirl and leap in unison, creating a mesmerizing spectacle that captivates all who witness it. The Platte River serves as a vital stopover for these magnificent creatures on their long journey northward. As they rest and refuel amidst the cornfields lining its banks, the river becomes a sanctuary where nature's wonders unfold before our eyes. Immerse yourself in history as you explore this picturesque landscape. Imagine pioneers traversing across the plains on wagon trains, following the course of the mighty Platte River. George Catlin's masterpieces transport us back to 1860s encampments of Pawnee Indians at sunset and Sioux war parties bivouacking under starlit skies. The allure of this region extends beyond its natural beauty; it played a pivotal role in shaping America's infrastructure too. Marvel at Robert Hinshelwood's depiction of rugged Rocky Mountains standing tall against vast horizons while contemplating how these landscapes witnessed monumental feats like building transcontinental railroads that connected east to west. As dawn breaks over the placid waters, watch with awe as Sandhill cranes take flight from their roosts along the riverbanks. Their elegant silhouettes against vibrant morning hues create an ethereal scene that leaves one breathless. The Platte River Valley has seen countless stories unfold throughout time – from Native American tribes seeking solace to pioneers forging new paths and wildlife finding respite during migrations. It continues to be an ever-changing canvas where nature intertwines with human history. Come experience this living tapestry firsthand - let your senses be awakened by dancing cranes, the whispers of the wind, and the timeless beauty of Platte River.