Francaviglia, Richard V., authorUtah State University Press, publisher2007-01-032007-01-032008http://hdl.handle.net/10217/87944Includes bibliographical references and index.Francaviglia looks anew at the geographical-historical context of the driving of the golden spike in May 1869. He gazes outward from the site of the transcontinental railroad's completion -the summit of a remote mountain range that extends south into the Great Salt Lake. The transportation corridor that for the first time linked America's coasts gave this distinctive region significance, but it anchored two centuries of human activity linked to the area's landscape. Francaviglia brings to that larger story a geographer's perspective on place and society, a railroad enthusiast's know.Envisioning Promontory (1820-1850) -- In the path of history (1850-1865) -- The battle of the maps (1865-1868) -- A moment of glory: Promontory, 1869 -- On the early mainline (1869-1875) -- Big time railroading (1875-1904) -- A regional branchline (1904-1942) -- A changing countryside & landscape (1904-1942) -- Remembering Promontory (1942-present) -- Epilogue: full circle.born digitalbooksengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.All rights reserved. User is responsible for compliance. Please contact University Press of Colorado at https://upcolorado.com/our-books/rights-and-permissions for use information.Pacific railroadsRailroads -- West (U.S.) -- HistoryRailroads -- HistoryTextAccess is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University and Western Colorado University communities only.