Railroad tracks lead through a meadow towards a low bluff. In the background are hills and mountains. There are fences on both sides of the tracks. On the left side, behind the fence, several tipis and a shed stand in a meadow dotted with conifers and leafless deciduous trees, and trees can be seen at intervals in the distance. The place is identified as "Near Thorn Hollow, Oregon".
On the Umatilla Indian Reservation at Thorn Hollow, a large long building with a long railroad platform is bordered by railroad tracks. Behind it is a large fenced compound containing two long buildings and a house. A large shed is to the left of the compound. A road bordered with utility poles intersects the railroad tracks. A road sign is visible. The compound is surrounded by trees and there are hills in the background.