Mammoth Cave Collection

Close-up of flower heads before opening (redring milkweed, white-flowered milkweed, Asclepias variegata) Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky, USA

Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Tourists visit limestone caverns in Kentucky, USA, the longest cave system known in the world: The Lovers Leap; The Altar; The Star Chamber; The Dead Sea; The Vestibule

Redring milkweed, white-flowered milkweed, Asclepias variegata, Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky, USA

"Veranda of the cottages", Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1893
Ky. - Mammoth Cave: "Veranda of the cottages", c1893

"On Echo River" (boat with tourists), Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1891
Ky. - Mammoth Cave: "On Echo River" (boat with tourists), c1891

"Kinhicky's Cairn" (stalagmite), Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1891
Ky. - Mammoth Cave: "Kinhicky's Cairn" (stalagmite), c1891

"The Corkscrew" (narrow upward passage), Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1891
Ky. - Mammoth Cave: "The Corkscrew" (narrow upward passage), c1891

"The Bridal Altar" (stalactites), Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1891
Ky. - Mammoth Cave: "The Bridal Altar" (stalactites), c1891

Standing rocks, Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1893. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mammoth Cave, Edmondson Co. Ky: Standing rocks, c1893. African American man alongside

Heaps of earth - Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1893. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mammoth Cave, Edmondson Co. Ky: Heaps of earth, c1893

Corkscrew - Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1893. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mammoth Cave, Edmondson, Co. Ky. - Corkscrew, c1893. An African American man and woman climbing ladders

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky --looking backward, c1891. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mammoth Cave, Ky.--looking backward, c1891. Looking out entrance of cave toward four people standing at the entrance. (Mammoth Cave is the longest cave system known in the world)

Echo River, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (b / w photo)
6018269 Echo River, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Echo River, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky)

The Corkscrew, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (b / w photo)
6018266 The Corkscrew, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Corkscrew, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky)

The Bridal Altar, Mammoth Cave (b / w photo)
5987242 The Bridal Altar, Mammoth Cave (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bridal Altar, Mammoth Cave)

The River Styx, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (b / w photo)
5987240 The River Styx, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The River Styx, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky)

American Sketches, the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky, the Mammoth Dome (engraving)
1602521 American Sketches, the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky, the Mammoth Dome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Sketches)

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (chromolitho)
2782711 Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mammoth Cave, Kentucky)

Old Stone House, Mammoth Cave (b / w photo)
5987244 Old Stone House, Mammoth Cave (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Stone House, Mammoth Cave)

Giants Coffin, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (b / w photo)
5987243 Giants Coffin, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giants Coffin, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky)

The Mammoth Cave of Kentucky, the River Cliffs (engraving)
1602550 The Mammoth Cave of Kentucky, the River Cliffs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mammoth Cave of Kentucky, the River Cliffs)

Bottomless Abyss in the Mammoth Cave (engraving)
971283 Bottomless Abyss in the Mammoth Cave (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bottomless Abyss in the Mammoth Cave)

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (engraving)
1092551 Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mammoth Cave, Kentucky)

The Bridal Chamber, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (b / w photo)
6018268 The Bridal Chamber, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bridal Chamber, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky)

Settlers in a waggon traveling to the western states 79, settlers building a log cabin 80
6337913 Settlers in a waggon traveling to the western states 79, settlers building a log cabin 80, and view of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky 81 by English School

American Sketches, the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky, the Gothic Gallery (engraving)
1602527 American Sketches, the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky, the Gothic Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Sketches)

The Maelstrom, in the Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (engraving)
1609799 The Maelstrom, in the Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maelstrom, in the Mammoth Cave, Kentucky)

Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Creator: W. J. Linton
Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Tourists visit limestone caverns in Kentucky, USA, the longest cave system known in the world

Close-up of flower heads before opening (redring milkweed, white-flowered milkweed, Asclepias variegata) Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky, USA

The Bottomless Pit, 1883. From America Illustrated, edited by J. David Williams. [DeWolfe, Fiske & Company, Boston, 1883]

The Dead Sea, 1871, (1883). From America Illustrated, edited by J. David Williams. [DeWolfe, Fiske & Company, Boston, 1883]

The Entrance, 1883. From America Illustrated, edited by J. David Williams. [DeWolfe, Fiske & Company, Boston, 1883]

The Church, 1883. From America Illustrated, edited by J. David Williams. [DeWolfe, Fiske & Company, Boston, 1883]

The Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, United States of America

KENTUCKY: MAMMOTH CAVE. Visitors climbing through the Mammoth Dome in Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. Wood engraving, American, 1876

KENTUCKY: MAMMOTH CAVE. Crossing the River Styx. Visitors paddling on a river in Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. Wood engraving, English, 1876

KENTUCKY: MAMMOTH CAVE. Ten young women and one man posing by a small room used for the treatment of tuberculosis patients in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. Photograph, 1912

KENTUCKY: MAMMOTH CAVE. A man standing alongside standing rocks inside Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnson, c1893

KENTUCKY: MAMMOTH CAVE. A man and woman climbing ladders in Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnson, c1893

KENTUCKY: MAMMOTH CAVE. View of the interior of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. Stereograph by Ben Hains, c1900

KENTUCKY: MAMMOTH CAVE. Interior of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. Stereograph by Ben Hains, c1896

KENTUCKY: MAMMOTH CAVE. Stalactite or stalagmite formation in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. Stereograph by Ben Hains, c1890

KENTUCKY: MAMMOTH CAVE. View of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. Stereograph, c1877

KENTUCKY: MAMMOTH CAVE. A stalactite formation in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. Stereograph by Ben Hains, c1892

KENTUCKY: MAMMOTH CAVE. Cairns and graffiti left by tourists inside Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1892

KENTUCKY: MAMMOTH CAVE. A couple seated inside the Bridal Chamber inside Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1892

KENTUCKY: MAMMOTH CAVE. A group of visitors sitting afloat on Echo River, inside Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1892

Frozen Niagara flowstone, Mammoth Cave, Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky, KY, USA

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"Exploring the Enchanting Depths of Mammoth Cave: A Journey Through Nature's Masterpiece" Step into a world where nature's wonders unfold, as we delve into the captivating realm of Mammoth Cave. This hidden gem in Kentucky holds secrets that have fascinated explorers for centuries. As you wander through this subterranean wonderland, be captivated by the intricate beauty of redring milkweed and white-flowered milkweed, their flower heads delicately poised before opening. These vibrant blooms add a touch of color to the cave's ethereal atmosphere. Echo River flows silently within these ancient walls, its tranquil waters reflecting the timeless grandeur surrounding it. In black and white photography, its mystique is magnified, evoking a sense of awe and mystery. Prepare to be awestruck by The Corkscrew - an extraordinary formation that twists and turns like a labyrinthine puzzle. Its graceful curves are frozen in time through monochromatic imagery, reminding us of nature's artistic prowess. The Bridal Altar awaits those seeking solace amidst this underground sanctuary. In shades of gray, this sacred space exudes tranquility and invites contemplation upon its hallowed grounds. Journey further into darkness to discover The River Styx - an enigmatic passage shrouded in shadows. Black and white photography captures its eerie allure as if whispering tales from beyond our realm. American Sketches immortalizes Mammoth Cave with delicate engravings showcasing landmarks such as the Mammoth Dome - an imposing spectacle that leaves visitors spellbound with its sheer magnitude. A chromolitho painting transports us back in time to witness Mammoth Cave's early days when it was but a humble stone house nestled amidst untamed wilderness. It serves as a reminder of how far we've come on our quest for exploration. Giants Coffin beckons adventurers with its colossal presence; black and white photography accentuates every crevice carved by nature's hand, inviting us to marvel at its grandeur.