Nevada Falls Collection

View over the Vernal and Nevada Falls, Yosemite National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, California, United States of America, North America

Cascade Between the Vernal and the Nevada Falls, Yosemite Valley, Mariposa County, Cal. 1861/76. Albumen print, stereo, no. 1083 from the series " Watkins Pacific Coast"

The Nevada Fall, 700 ft. Yosemite, 1861 / 76. Creator: Carleton Emmons Watkins
The Nevada Fall, 700 ft. Yosemite, 1861/76. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " Watkins Pacific Coast"

Nevada Fall, 700 feet, Yosemite, ca. 1872, printed ca. 1876

Cap of Liberty and Nevada Fall, Yosemite, ca. 1872, printed ca. 1876

Nevada Fall, 700 Feet, 1861. Creator: Carleton Emmons Watkins
Nevada Fall, 700 Feet, 1861

Mt. Broderick and Nevada Fall. Fall = 700 ft. 1861, Yosemite

Cascade, Nevada Fall on Left, View above Vernal Fall, 1861

Nevada Falls, Yosemite, 1872 or 1873. Creator: Albert Bierstadt
Nevada Falls, Yosemite, 1872 or 1873

Texts Liberty Cap Yosemite National Park Nevada Fall
Texts, Liberty Cap (Yosemite National Park), Nevada Fall, 1906, California, Yosemite, Cap of Liberty and Nevada Falls, United States of America

Waterfalls Yosemite National Park 1903 California
Waterfalls in Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park, 1903, California, Yosemite, Nevada Falls, United States of America

Nevada Falls Height 700 feet Unknown Irish & Company
Nevada Falls, Height 700 feet; Unknown, or Irish & Company; about 1868; Albumen silver print

Nevada Fall in the Yosemite Valley, 19th century. From The Colonial Portfolio. [The Werner Company, London]

Nevada Falls, Vernal Falls and Liberty Cap, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Nevada Falls, Vernal Falls and Liberty Cap, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. View from Glacier Point, looking east by south-east. Detail from a stereoscopic card

Nevada Falls and Liberty Cap from a trail, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Nevada Falls and Liberty Cap from a trail, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Detail from a stereoscopic card

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Nevada Falls, located in the picturesque Yosemite Valley of Mariposa County, California, is a breathtaking cascade that captivates visitors with its natural beauty. Standing at an impressive height of 700 feet, this majestic waterfall has been a source of inspiration for artists and photographers throughout history. One notable depiction is captured in Carleton Emmons Watkins' photographs from 1861 and 1876. These images showcase the grandeur and power of the falls as water plummets down into the valley below. Another stunning portrayal comes from Albert Bierstadt's painting in 1872 or 1873, which beautifully captures the essence of this natural wonder. The combination of Vernal Fall and Nevada Falls creates a mesmerizing sight for all who venture to witness it firsthand. In one photograph by Underwood & Underwood from 1902, we see both falls along with Liberty Cap towering above them. The image transports us back to a time when nature reigned supreme and untouched by human intervention. Hiking trails offer visitors an opportunity to experience Nevada Falls up close and personal. As you trek through Mt. Broderick's rugged terrain, you can't help but be awestruck by the sheer magnitude and forcefulness of this cascading masterpiece. Nevada Falls continues to be a symbol of nature's raw power and untamed beauty within Yosemite National Park. Its presence serves as a reminder that even amidst our modern world, there are still places where Mother Nature reigns supreme – untouched by time or man-made structures. So whether you're gazing upon Nevada Falls through vintage photographs or embarking on an adventure to witness it yourself today, let its awe-inspiring majesty leave an indelible mark on your soul – reminding you that some wonders are meant to be cherished forever.