1957: Desert Farmland and Mountains from Airplane over Nevada

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Year1957
Decade1950s
LocationLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
Duration6s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1957 Nevada

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Desert Farmland and Mountains from Airplane over Nevada — Clip Details

1957: Aerial view from an airplane flying over the dry desert landscape of Las Vegas, Nevada, showcasing vast farmland, scattered scrub trees, and distant mountains under a clear sky. The vintage 8mm film captures the arid terrain, irrigation patterns, and isolated homes across the flatland, offering a nostalgic glimpse of mid-century American desert development. This authentic archival footage highlights the contrast between natural desert and cultivated farmland, with propellers visible in the frame. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro travel content, or Americana-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Shot details: Aerial
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 6s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 68179315

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1569 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label: memorial day,rita's film
Reel-level year note: 1957
Reel-level location note: las vegas
Date: 1957 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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