see Sand Dunes Carson Desert, Nevada "Geological exploration of the fortieth parallel; Clarence King, geologist in charge; T.H. O'Sullivan, phot." Library of Congress.
O'Sullivan was on assignment, but he managed to convey some sense of isolation of this desolate landscape.
Thanks for the comment, JoJo!!
A bit of both, https://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/cph.3a19551/
see Sand Dunes Carson Desert, Nevada "Geological exploration of the fortieth parallel; Clarence King, geologist in charge; T.H. O'Sullivan, phot." Library of Congress.
O'Sullivan was on assignment, but he managed to convey some sense of isolation of this desolate landscape.