Photograph showing Olallie Lake in the foreground and Mount Jefferson, capped with clouds, in the distance. The view is to the south.

Photograph showing searchers lifting the body of a climber into a truck at Olallie Lake, Oregon, on Saturday, September 9, 1933. Portland climbers Donald Burkhart, Davis McCamant, and John Thomas were killed in an accident while attempting to ascend Mount Jefferson on Monday, September 4. Searchers recovered their bodies and transported them 10 miles to Olallie Lake by pack horse. The Oregon Journal published a story about the recovery effort, along with related image Nos. 374N0486 and 3740491, on Sunday, September 10, 1933. Also see image Nos. 374N0483, 374N0485, and 374N0511.

Photograph showing Rex Wilson of the U. S. Forest Service riding at the front of a pack train carrying the bodies of Portland climbers Donald Burkhart, Davis McCamant, and John Thomas on Saturday, September 9, 1933, after searchers recovered their remains. The three men died in an accident during an attempt to ascend Mount Jefferson on Monday, September 4. Their bodies were transported 10 miles by pack train from the mountain to Olallie Lake. The Oregon Journal published a story about the recovery effort, along with related image Nos. 374N0486 and 3740491, on Sunday, September 10, 1933. Also see image Nos. 374N0484, 374N0485, and 374N0511. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing searchers transporting the bodies of Portland climbers Donald Burkhart, Davis McCamant, and John Thomas by packhorse from Mount Jefferson to Olallie Lake on Saturday, September 9, 1933. Riding the horse at front is Rex Wilson of the U. S. Forest Service. The three climbers were killed in an accident while attempting to ascend Mount Jefferson on Monday, September 4. The Oregon Journal published a story about the effort to recover their bodies, along with related image Nos. 374N0486 and 3740491, on Sunday, September 10, 1933. Also see image Nos. 374N0483, 374N0484, and 374N0511.

Photograph showing searchers lifting the body of a climber into a truck at Olallie Lake, Oregon, on Saturday, September 9, 1933. Climbers Donald Burkhart, Davis McCamant, and John Thomas were killed in an accident while attempting to ascend Mount Jefferson on Monday, September 4. Searchers recovered their bodies and transported them 10 miles to Olallie Lake by pack horse. A cropped version of this photograph was one of five, including image No. 374N0491, that were published on Page 2 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 10, 1933. The photographs were published under the headline “Closing Scenes in the Tragedy Befalling Portlanders on Mt. Jefferson.” The photographs had the following caption: “Mount Jefferson, Olallie Lake and the wild region was the center of interest for almost a week during the hunt for Davis McCamant, Don Burkhart and John Thomas.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “Putting a body in the Clackamas lake ranger station fire truck, which carried the victims to Wapinitia highway.” The photographs accompanied the continuation of a front-page story about the recovery of the climbers’ remains. See related image Nos. 374N0483, 374N0484, 374N0485, and 374N0511.

Photograph showing Rex Wilson of the U. S. Forest Service riding at the front of a pack train carrying the bodies of Portland climbers Donald Burkhart, Davis McCamant, and John Thomas on Saturday, September 9, 1933, after searchers recovered their remains. The three men died in an accident during an attempt to ascend Mount Jefferson on Monday, September 4. Their bodies were transported 10 miles by pack train from the mountain to Olallie Lake. The Oregon Journal published a story about the recovery effort, along with related image Nos. 374N0486 and 3740491, on Sunday, September 10, 1933. Also see image Nos. 374N0483, 374N0484, and 374N0485.

Photograph showing Rex Wilson of the U. S. Forest Service riding at the front of a pack train carrying the bodies of Portland climbers Donald Burkhart, Davis McCamant, and John Thomas on Saturday, September 9, 1933, after searchers recovered their remains. The three men died in an accident during an attempt to ascend Mount Jefferson on Monday, September 4. A cropped version of this photograph was one of five, including image No. 374N0486, that were published on Page 2 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 10, 1933. The photographs were published under the headline “Closing Scenes in the Tragedy Befalling Portlanders on Mt. Jefferson.” The photographs had the following caption: “Mount Jefferson, Olallie Lake and the wild region was the center of interest for almost a week during the hunt for Davis McCamant, Don Burkhart and John Thomas.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “The end of the Skyline trail—Rex Wilson, forest guard at Olallie lake, leading the pack horses which bore the bodies over the 10-mile trail to the road.” The photographs accompanied the continuation of a front-page story about the recovery of the climbers’ remains. See related image Nos. 374N0483, 374N0484, 374N0485, and 374N0511.

Photograph taken from a low angle and looking upwards, showing a large wall of basalt rock formations in the Cove Palisades State Park area, prior to the construction of the Round Butte Dam (completed in 1965).

Photograph showing a dirt road traveling through sage brush foliage, with a mesa and cliff in the background. Just beyond the road is a small area of short burned foliage, and a man can be seen standing on the road to the right.

Photograph showing trash along road in the Cove Palisades State Park area. In the foreground is a mattress, with cans, boxes and a wooden barrel also visible. Low mesas can be seen in the background. Written on the negative is "Culver Formation."

Photograph looking across a scenic open valley at Cove Palisades State Park. A river can be seen at the bottom of the valley (Deschutes or Crooked River), with rock formations. In the distance, Mount Hood can be seen on the horizon. A curving dirt road can be seen on a hillside below the cliffs at the right side of the frame.

Photograph looking across a valley towards Three Fingered Jack, with Rockpile Mountain visible at the far upper right corner of the frame. Large basalt cliffs extend up from the bottom of the image, before reaching an upper flat area.

Photograph taken from a high angle and looking downward at a large open valley at Cove Palisades State Park. Several dirt roads cut through the valley, and an electrical substation can be seen next to a small pond with surrounding buildings. In the distance is a large flat topped mesa.

Photograph taken from a low angle and looking upwards, showing a large wall of basalt rock formations in the Cove Palisades State Park area, prior to the construction of the Round Butte Dam (completed in 1965).

Photograph taken from the top of a flat mesa, looking down into the valley at Cove Palisades State Park. A dirt road and river can be seen at the bottom of the valley, with steep walls extending upwards on both sides. At the right side of the frame, several utility poles can be seen at the top of the valley side. Looking to the north, Mount Hood can be seen

Photograph taken from a high angle and looking downward at a river (likely the Deschutes River or the Crooked River) at Cove Palisades State Park. Part of the water is in shade, and unidentified wooden structures can be seen at the edge of the water. (Image note: see related image PGE 59-240-35).

Photograph taken from a high angle and looking downward showing a river running through a steep canyon (likely the Deschutes River or Crooked River). Columnar basalt can be seen on either side of the canyon.

Photograph taken from a dirt road, looking towards canyons and mountains in the distance. On the horizon, Middle Sister, South Sister, and Black Crater can be seen. To the left of the canyons is flat area and what appears to be farmland.

Photograph looking westward across a scenic open valley at Cove Palisades State Park towards Mount Jefferson and Ollalie Butte. The Deschutes River can be seen at the bottom of the valley, with hills and cliffs extending into the distance.

Photograph looking westward across a scenic open valley at Cove Palisades State Park towards Mount Jefferson and Ollalie Butte. A river can be seen at the bottom of the valley, possible the Deschutes and Crooked Rivers coming together near the Island.

Photograph taken from a high angle and looking downward at a river (likely the Deschutes River or the Crooked River) at Cove Palisades State Park. A boat travels on the water, and unidentified wooden structures can be seen on the edge of the water. Towards the top of the frame, the switchbacks of a trail can be seen heading down a hill towards the water. (Image note: see related image PGE 59-240-36).

Photograph taken from a high angle and looking downward showing a river running through a steep canyon (likely the Deschutes River or Crooked River). Columnar basalt can be seen on either side of the canyon.

Photograph showing a tall sandstone rock formation (Ship Rock) in a high desert area. At the bottom right of the frame, a man faces away from the camera. Layering can be seen in the rock, with a tower-like section in the middle. (Image note: see related image PGE 59-240-49).

Photograph showing Billy Chinook Falls at Cove Palisades State Park. The waterfall is cascading down a rock wall made up of columnar basalt. Utility poles and electric lines can be seen at the top of the cliff.

Photograph taken from a high angle and looking downward towards a river at the base of a canyon (likely the Deschutes River or Crooked River). A man is seated on a hillside and facing downhill, with a cigar and notebook. (Image note: see related image PGE 59-240-61).

Photograph taken from behind two people, across the river and upwards at rock formations at Cove Palisades State Park area. The body of water is the Deschutes River or the Crooked River.

Photograph showing taken from a high angle and looking towards the far side of a canyon. In the foreground is a seated man wearing a hat, who is facing away from the camera and holding paper. At the base of the canyon is a river (Deschutes River or Crooked River), and a building. (Image note: see related image PGE 59-240-57).

Photograph showing a tall sandstone rock formation (Ship Rock) in a high desert area. In front of the rock is a dirt road area and a parked vehicle. (Image note: see related image PGE 59-240-47).