Northwest Home Reel, 1940s

This 1940s home movie, labeled "Northwest," captures a scenic journey through the U.S., focusing on South Dakota and Yellowstone National Park rather than the Pacific Northwest. Shot in color or black-and-white, it features Mount Rushmore—likely near completion—plus waterfalls, mountains, and daring road shots of wide cars on narrow paths. An amateur’s lens reveals nature’s grandeur and mid-century travel, blending misnamed geography with nostalgic charm.