Here is a
historic view of Kennecott in the early 1920s taken from the top of the
Kennicott Glacier at a time when it was much higher than it is now. It is
believed that in the last six decades this glacier has lost over 300 feet of
height. About 1/3 the way up the ridge on the left at the point where it
plunges into the Root Glacier was Erie.
The entire mining area of Bonanza Ridge is displayed in this historic photo,
from Erie to Bonanza. The approximate location of Bonanza is directly above the
mill in the center adn slightly to the right of that hill along the slope but
very near the top. There is a rounded hill just below it. The mine was above
that. at the lower edge of the snow area.
This panorama is one of many which is prominently displayed in my bar.
