He is best known for his exploration of mesas and ancient Pueblo ruins found in the Mesa Verde area of Colorado .
Frederick Hastings Chapin ( 5 September 1852 -- 25 January 1900 ) was an American businessman , mountaineer , photographer , amateur archaeologist and author .
Frederick Hastings Chapin is best known for Frederick Hastings Chapin 's exploration of mesas and ancient Pueblo ruins found in the Mesa Verde area of Colorado .
Frederick Hastings Chapin ( 5 September 1852 -- 25 January 1900 ) was an American businessman , mountaineer , photographer , amateur archaeologist and author .