Highway through the mountains. In the mountains of the West many roads must wind their way among towering peaks and along deep canyons. The Million Dollar Highway near Ouray, Colorado.
High country, steep country. Along a mining road in Colorado's spectacular San Juan Mountains. A glimpse of Camp Bird, of gold-mining fame, in the background. Near Ouray, scenic center of the Million Dollar Highway.
Mt. Sneffels, altitude 14,143 feet, and range from the Uncompahgre River Valley on U.S. Highway 550, the Million Dollar Highway, between Montrose and Ouray, in Souwestern Colorado.
Aerial photo of Ouray; view of highway switch-backing above the town river flows into the town snow covered mountain peak in the background photo appears to be hand colored over a/w photo Mrs. Ralph written on the back
Ouray, Colorado. One of the scenic capitals of the world. In the background is the impressive Amphitheatre, part of the array of towering mountain grandeur encircling the town. The Million Dollar Highway ascends on the right side of the photograph.
View of the city of Ouray. Postmarked in Ouray on July 21 (year not visible); mailed to Mrs. Pearl Singleton in Overland Park, Kansas, from June and Merle.
Chattanooga Valley. The Million Dollar Highway winds through colorful Chattanooga Valley between Silverton and Ouray, Colorado. Mighty Sultan Mountain looms in the distance.