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Aerial Photos

Aerial Photo

Aerial Photos of Wyoming in the Library

Location 

Brinkerhoff Geology Library, lower level.

Scope

We have sets that, as a group, cover the entire state of Wyoming and span from 1936 into the 2000s, with most from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.  Most were produced by Federal or state agencies and therefore are not copyrighted.  The 34,000 photos processed to date represent about a quarter of the collection.  Processing these sets involves considerable time, skill, and attention to detail.

Finding Aerial Photos

The first step is to identify the name of the USGS Topo Quad of the area you're searching for. Then, search in the aerial photo index (located in map cabinets near the aerial photos) for the photo(s) that correspond with the Topo Quad name. Ask for help!