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This remote-sensing aerial photograph was taken by Lockwood Survey Corporation Ltd. under contract for the B.C. Forest Service. This historically important aerial photograph depicts the W.A.C. Bennett Dam and Williston Reservoir soon after its flooding in 1968.

The identification coding on these photographs can be interpreted as follows:

• The largest number on the leftmost side is the frame number for the photograph.
• The following code to the right in the format B) 69-53 is currently unknown, but may refer to an internal project number for the Lockwood Survey Corporation.
• The 6" may refer to the camera's focal length in inches.
• Next is "17,150 ASL" which is 17,150 feet Above Sea Level.
• Following is "152.52" which refers to the camera's focal length in millimeters, which equals 6 inches.
• The "W1307" may refer to the reel, but that is unconfirmed.
• "8 SEP 69" is the date the photo was taken.

Image depicts an unknown woman taking pictures. Nearby are the skeletal remains of an unknown animal. The location is somewhere near the upper Fraser Canyon.

Photograph depicts a large group of women, men, and children standing and sitting on grass. Stand of trees crosses midground, forest visible in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Picnic at Fort George (Central) 1920." Photograph believed to have been taken at current location of Spruceland Shopping Center.

Photograph of a large pile driver working on the waterfront at the foot of a forested slope. Printed annotation on recto reads: 'Pile-driver working on Government Wharf Hughes #55."

Photograph depicts a pile of cut evergreen trees leaning on one another within a forested landscape.

Image depicts a pile of dead trees in a forest somewhere on Haida Gwaii.

Photograph depicts a two men standing on piles of whale bones at a whaling station. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Pile of whale bones, Whaling station, Vancouver Is."

Photograph depicts the Pinchi Lake mercury mine as seen from the water. Some buildings appear to be under construction. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Pinchi Lake min (mercury).

Image depicts a view of Pine Pass.

Image depicts a view of Pine Pass.

Image depicts an unidentified individual standing near a drop-off in the Pine Pass between Alberta and British Columbia. The sign behind the individual reads: "Pine Pass - 2,868 FT. Here the great barrier of the Rock Mountains is breached by the lowest highway pass. Once the remote route of the trapper, it now links the commerce of the north and markets of the south. The John Hart Highway was completed in 1952 and followed by the P.G.E. in 1958. Gas and oil lines also take advantage of this convenient natural feature."

Image depicts a view of what is possibly the Pine Pass located near the Murray Ridge.

Photograph depicts Pine River winding between forested hillsides. Several islands covered with trees are located in the middle of Pine River. The river leads to Kinuseo Falls also known as Kinoosao Falls.

Image depicts what is either the Peace or Kiskatinaw River in Pine Valley, B.C.

Image depicts Pineview on Buckhorn Lake Road, Prince George, B.C.

Image depicts Pineview on Buckhorn Lake Road, Prince George, B.C.

Image depicts Pineview on Buckhorn Lake Road, Prince George, B.C.

Photograph is one of 13 images printed from digital format on a CD-R featuring members of a group referred to as 'Terracites' (see item 2009.6.1.697) pictured in the gardens; see also items 2009.6.1.698 - 2009.6.1.710.

Image depicts a pipeline at Shelley, B.C.

Photograph taken at Terrace Gardens.

Photograph depicts a portion of the pit in foreground at the Cassiar mine. Crushing plant visible in centre below base of West peak. Footwall road in midground, mine valley in background. Building near trucks at top of pit was called the "shifter shack," where crews were relieved or dropped off for work.

Photograph depicts a portion of the Cassiar pit in right foreground. Crushing plant visible to left of pit, West peak visible in right background. Mountain range can be seen in distance.

Image depicts the mostly frozen Place Creek Falls.

Image depicts the mostly frozen Place Creek Falls.

Image depicts the Place Glacier.

Image depicts the Place Glacier.

Image depicts two unknown individuals at the Place Glacier.

Image depicts the Place Glacier. There are two unknown individuals present.

Image depicts the Place Glacier.

Image depicts the Place Glacier. There are two unknown individuals present.

Image depicts an unknown individual at the Place Glacier.

Photograph features a steep cliff across water, rocky shore in foreground.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Up the 'Big Creek' at Kincolith B.C. Rock face called 'the place of echoes' by the Indian people."

Photograph features a steep cliff across still water.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Place of Scalps / Kincolith BC"

Photograph depicts an unidentified man mining in rocky area, trees and hills in background. Handwritten annotations on verso of photograph: "PLACER MINER WSHING FOR GOLD FINDLAY RIVER BC", "PHOTO WWW".

Photograph depicts two miners standing on either side of wooden sluicing trough in rocky area. Man on left pans for gold. Hills in background. Handwritten annotations on verso of photograph: "PLACER MINERS AT WORK INGINECA RIVER BC", "PHOTO WWW".

Five unidentified miners pose for a photo. Logs and wood scraps in foreground, forest in background.

Printed annotation on recto of photograph: "PLACER MINING, ATLINTOD RIVER, ATLIN, B.C. A.C. HIRSHFELD NO. 753."

Two men stand on the ice of Pinchi Lake beside a small plane that appears to have crashed into the icy lake. Handwritten annotation in ink on the verso reads: "Plane on the ice at Pinchi".

Image depicts an aerial view of a plateau near the Fraser River.

Image depicts an aerial view of a plateau near the Fraser River.

Image depicts an aerial view of a plateau near the Fraser River.

Photograph depicts a plateau leading into forested foothills and a snow-covered mountain range.

Annotation on slide: "Plot 3 uncut control plot, Summit Lake".

Annotation on slide: "Plot 3, Summit".

Front view of tractor plow clearing snow-covered road site, trees on either side. Operator of plow is visible, but not identifiable.

Photograph depicts three men in semi-formal attire standing on front steps of log building with tin roof. Shovels, saw, ladder, buckets, boxes and logs lean against building. Forest trees, buildings, and hillside can be seen in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "Police Barracks. Mile 29 B.C.", on recto of photograph: "Mile 29 East of Tete Jaune Mile 52."

Photograph depicts three men wearing semi-formal attire at doorway to log building, miscellaneous supplies leaning against base of building. Dirt road in foreground, forest trees on hillside in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads: "Mile 47 B.C. Police Barracks.", on recto of photograph: "Summit of Yellowhead pass and east boundary of British Columbia Mile 0. 699 miles to Prince Rupert. Tete Jaune Mile 52. Mile 47 east of Tete Jaune in the Park.", "1911".

Image depicts a pulp mill in Port Edward, B.C.