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Warmed by chinook winds and not springs, the Nahanni River is often free of ice in January
Warmed by chinook winds and not springs, the Nahanni River is often free of ice in January

Warmed by chinook winds and not springs, the Nahanni River is often free of ice in January

Date1/10/1947
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Original Toronto Star caption: Warmed by chinook winds and not springs; the Nahanni River is often free of ice in January. It has been explored to this point; but few have ventured farther. Early maps called it Deadman's Valley. This limestone formation is the Gateway
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0105450F
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