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Glen Canyon Dam and Powerhouse, Arizona. Completed in 1964, this 580 ft. high concrete arch dam is backing up the waters of the Colorado River to form the 186 mile-long Lake Powell. Glen Canyon Bridge, the highest steel arch bridge in the world is 700 ft.

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Part OfGlen Canyon DamCreatorJosef MuenchSubjectWater-power--ArizonaWater resources development--ArizonaDams--Arizona--Design and constructionGlen Canyon Dam (Ariz.)Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)Powell, Lake (Utah and Ariz.)DescriptionJosef Muench was born in Bavaria on February 8, 1904. At the age of 11 he received his first camera and began a lifelong interest in capturing nature on film. He arrived in the United States with his brother in 1926 and eventually settled in Santa Barbara, California. In the 1930s, Muench began his long association with Arizona Highways Magazine. Josef Muench died in 1998.Date Original1963-1970Date Range1960s (1960-1969)1970s (1970-1979)TypeStill ImageOriginal FormatColor transparenciesContributing InstitutionNorthern Arizona University, Cline LibraryCollectionColorado Plateau Digital Archives SelectionsSubcollectionJosef MuenchRights StatementTo order reproductions or inquire about permissions, contact: [email protected]. Please cite the image number.

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Geographic FeatureGlen Canyon DamColorado RiverLake PowellPowerhouseCountyCoconino CountyStateArizonaCountryUnited States

PlaceGlen Canyon DamColorado RiverLake PowellPowerhouse

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Call NumberNAU.PH.2003.11.1.2.H-4358Identifier15425a.jpgOCLC Number893227635Date Digitized2003-10-24Digital FormatJPEG

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Glen Canyon Dam and Powerhouse, Arizona. Completed in 1964, this 580 ft. high concrete arch dam is backing up the waters of the Colorado River to form the 186 mile-long Lake Powell. Glen Canyon Bridge, the highest steel arch bridge in the world is 700 ft.

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Glen Canyon Dam and Powerhouse, Arizona. Completed in 1964, this 580 ft. high concrete arch dam is backing up the waters of the Colorado River to form the 186 mile-long Lake Powell. Glen Canyon Bridge, the highest steel arch bridge in the world is 700 ft.

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