then and now

Watkins 4238
Overlooking Donner Lake

Carleton Watkins - #4238 - Donner Lake, C. P. R. R. - Between 1875 and 1885, Watkins revisited many areas and re-shot some photos. He called them his "New Series." This view is looking east from the Summit, and the east end of Tunnel Seven can be seen just under the left side of the tree, which has grown considerably in 140 years. Donner Lake is in the distance.
Photo location 39 18.957'N 120 19.501'W