Alaska Road Commission

Cookman Collection #2

July 3, 1936

This is an oblique view from the land in foreground along what appears to be the south side of Shear Dam #1in middle ground. Two men stand atop the mostly complete structure. At left foreground several wheelbarrows are stacked against a large, dark root wad. River water is obvious across the view in middle ground with forested land visible on the far shore background.

Matanuska Valley, Alaska

Black & White Paper Print, 3-1/2" x 5-3/4"

Erosion Control-Matanuska-Rt75L#8x-Coo