crossing the timber line – Antique Print
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
Step back in time with crossing the timber line, a historic image rich in period detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. A conversation-starting piece for home, office, or as a meaningful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
crossing the timber line
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The title points to the moment a traveler leaves the forest behind and enters the open high country. In Colorado, the timber line sits roughly between 11,000 and 12,000 feet, where the cold, wind, and short growing season stop trees from growing tall and turn them into wind-bent krummholz. Crossing it on foot, horseback, or by wagon meant leaving shelter and sometimes facing weather that could change within the hour. The scene reflects how central the mountains were to Colorado's settlement, mining, and rail travel.
| Original scan | 5,334 × 3,790 px · prints to 18 × 13 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 17815u crossing the timber line |
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