Mt. Sneffels (Altitude 14,143 ft.) from the Uncompahgre River as seen from Highway between Montrose and Ridgeway and Ouray Million Dollar Highway (U. S. 550), Colorado
The text reads, "Red Mountains, colorful peaks of the San Juan Range, which suddenly loom into sight here at Ironton Park after the climb along The Million Dollar Highway through Uncompahgre Gorge, on the road from Ouray to Silverton, Colorado."
A view of a highway perched on the edge of a rocky cliff with square cement blocks lined along the edge. A rocky slope with fingers of conifers lies on the other side of the valley.
Ouray, Colorado is located in the valley within the San Juan Mountains. The picture is taken from above the city and shows an ariel view of the city. The sky is clear and the trees and flowers are in bloom, the landscape surrounding the city is green and flourishing.