Surveying the Colorado July 14, 2021 by Jerry Roberts, posted in ART ~ FILM ~ POP CULTURE, JEROME'S MUSINGS & HAIKU, PHOTOS In 1871, wild west photographer, Timothy O’Sullivan, photographed Lieutenant George Wheeler and his crew as they were conducting a survey of the Colorado River in Black Canyon. Timothy (the photographer) is the fourth man from the left. Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...