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An interesting original photograph by William Henry Jackson of the crater of Lone Star Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, about 3 miles southeast of Old Faithful. The photograph shows American geologist Arnold Hague on the summit of the cone. Lone Star Geyser was originally named Solitary Geyser, but that name was later applied to a geyser northeast of Old Faithful.
Jackson served as official photographer for the U.S. Geological and Geographical Survey under the direction of F. V. Hayden.
Arnold Hague, a distinguished late-19th-century geologist, made significant contributions to the study and preservation of Yellowstone National Park. Educated in chemistry, mineralogy, and paleontology, Hague entered Yale around 1860, where he became lifelong friends with Clarence King. After his education, despite being rejected from military service due to health issues, he studied in Germany until 1866. Upon returning to the U.S., Hague joined King's Congressional survey of the Western states, exploring and documenting the region's geological features. In 1879, with the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Hague was appointed as a geologist. By 1883, he led the geological survey of Yellowstone, working with assistants and photographer William Henry Jackson. Hague's extensive work in Yellowstone not only advanced geological knowledge but also played a crucial role in the conservation efforts that ensured the park's protection for future generations.
Modern prints of this image are held in the Amon Carter Museum and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Rarity
Original large format 19th-century photographs of Yellowstone by Jackson are scarce in the market.
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