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Big Bend National Park
Historic Photos
Loaded ore bucket on aerial tramway, 1919
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Loaded ore bucket on aerial tramway, 1919
 
Big Bend's rich history is revealed by a wealth of historic photographs. Covering both the period prior to the establishment of the park in 1944 and the evolution of the park in the years after, these galleries provide an opportunity to glimpse the past.
Dog Canyon  

Did You Know?
Near the north entrance to Big Bend National Park, Dog Canyon cuts through the Santiago Mountains. Although the real source of the canyon's name is unknown, it was called "Cañon del Perro" by the Spaniards in the late 1700s and early 1800s.
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