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"One of the numerous falls below Hanging Lake, Glenwood Springs, Colo., on D. & R.G.R.R."
" Hanging Lake is located in Glenwood Canyon, about 7 miles (11 km) east of Glenwood Springs, Colorado and is a very popular tourist destination. The lake is reached via a trailhead located along the Glenwood Canyon Bike and Pedestrian Path that runs along the north side of I-70 in the bottom of the canyon. The trail follows Dead Horse Creek, a tributary of...
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View of Rock Creek Canyon showing the Moffatt railroad grade at upper right.
"This two and one half miles of railroad track with tunnels No. 45, 46, 47, 48 and the big bridge across the creek was considered the costliest piece of grade on the railroad. A high bridge across the canyon in the foreground could have eliminated all this costly construction and maintenance and such a bridge was contemplated, but steel for the structure was unobtainable...
3. Assay office
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Photo postcard of Gilman with Belden at the bottom of the Eagle River Canyon. Ore cars are lined up on the tracks and the surface tram is clearly visible.
"Eagle River Canyon and Gilman from Battle Mt. Highway Sanborn W-1102"
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"Spouting Rock, Hanging Lake, Glenwood Springs, Colo."
Verso: 3015, A-32452, C. T. Photochrom
Spouting rock is one level above Hanging Lake in Glenwood Canyon. Erosion through limestone created the feature which feeds into Hanging Lake.
5. Hanging Lake
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"7246. Hanging Lake near Glenwood Springs, Colo."
Winter scene with frozen waterfalls.
Verso: "Hanging Lake. Hanging Lake is ten miles East of Glenwood Springs. The lake itself is an emerald sheet of water at the head of a series of terraces, its outer edge projecting somewhat over the wall below, the whole forming a combination of scenic beauty which is absolutely unique."
6. Table Rock
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Rock Creek Canyon and Table Rock with snow in 1917, taken by Ferdinand Ambos.
[Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]
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Notch Mountain in the background, with Fall Creek flowing into the Eagle Canyon. Parts of Gilman can be seen in the immediate right foreground.
Verso: "Notch Mt. from Gilman. Fall Creek and Eagle Canyon in foreground"
8. Hanging Lake
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"Hanging Lake, Glenwood Springs, Colo."
Addressed to Teresa Flynn, 4340 Alcott St., Denver Colo.
Canceled Colorado Springs, CO., Jul 1, 1908 9 PM; Denver, Colo. July 2, 1908 9:30AM.
" Hanging Lake is located in Glenwood Canyon, about 7 miles (11 km) east of Glenwood Springs, Colorado and is a very popular tourist destination. The lake is reached via a trailhead located along the Glenwood Canyon Bike and Pedestrian Path that runs along the north side...
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Homestake Valley in the Holy Cross Wilderness.
10. Hanging Lake
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Photo postcard taken at Hanging Lake in Glenwood Canyon.
[Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]
11. Hanging Lake
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"4134. Falls below Hanging Lake, Glenwood Springs, Colo."
Addressed to Mrs. A. Townsend, 1016 Main St., Canon City, Colo.; from Mrs. Kascone & Dorothy.
Canceled Glenwood Springs, Colo., Jul 27, 1929, 12-M.
" Hanging Lake is located in Glenwood Canyon, about 7 miles (11 km) east of Glenwood Springs, Colorado and is a very popular tourist destination. The lake is reached via a trailhead located along the Glenwood Canyon Bike and Pedestrian Path that...
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Distant view of the Peterson Creek tramway, used to transport lumber from the Peterson Creek sawmill to the railroad at the bottom of the Eagle River Canyon. The picture was taken from the Champion Mine at Bell's Camp. The steep terrain is testimony to the difficulty in logging in this area.
13. Hanging Lake
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Hanging Lake in Glenwood Canyon, 1917. The lake is now listed as a National Natural Landmark.
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"Falls above Hanging Lake, east of Glenwood Springs, 1918" - Alda Borah. Hanging Lake is located off a steep trail in Glenwood Canyon between Dotsero and Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
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"Hanging Lake Canyon 1917"
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A view up a canyon by Hanging Lake, dated 1917. Hanging Lake is located off a trail in Glenwood Canyon.
17. U.S. Highway 24
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US Highway 24 on Battle Mountain in the foreground. Eagle Canyon is to the left, Belden
is in the canyon.
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"Ivan Staton and his cousin, Glenwood Springs, Colo on Colorado River, 1922?" - caption from family.
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Minnie Lundgren registers the group on their way to Hanging Lake. The car is loaded down with children and adults. The photo lists "Dead Horse Canyon", which is most likely referencing 'Dead Horse Trail' in Glenwood Canyon.
20. Glenwood Canyon
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A view of Glenwood Canyon, taken in 1919. The Colorado River flows through the canyon. Glenwood Canyon is located between Dotsero and Glenwood Springs.