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Discover the breathtaking beauty of Ausable Chasm, nestled near Lake Champlain, New York, captured on this exquisite vintage postcard. The image vividly portrays the dramatic deep gorge, carved by the Ausable River, with towering rocky cliffs adorned by lush green trees at their summits. A charming wooden walkway, a key feature of the chasm's visitor experience, is visible winding along the cliff face, inviting exploration of this natural wonder. The postcard's vibrant, hand-tinted appearance enhances the scenic grandeur, highlighting the striking blue-green waters of the river as it rushes through the chasm. This early 20th-century postcard, dating from the "Golden Age" of postcards, captures the essence of turn-of-the-century American tourism. The printing technique, likely a color lithograph with additional hand-coloring, gives it a distinct artistic quality, differentiating it from later photographic prints.