Hayden's Landscapes Revisited: The Drawings of the Great Colorado Survey

When we think of the history of places, we usually think of the people or events that took place there, rather than the landscapes themselves. Landscapes, however, contribute to those histories, and can be shaped by the events or people associated with them. Landscapes leave an impression on viewers across time, and the changes of these places can be traced throughout history. Thomas P. Huber's Hayden's Landscapes Revisited: The Drawings of the Great Colorado Survey examines the past and present of Colorado landscapes through locations visited by the Hayden Survey between 1869 and 1876. The book is published completely open access through a free website maintained by the University Press of Colorado. Huber is a physical geographer rather than a historian, and his work highlights the importance of including place and landscape in historiographic analyses. The Hayden Survey offers a jumping off point to explore the landscapes of Colorado within...