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Virtual Guidebook to
The Colorado Rockies
On the Continental Divide at Independence Pass.
Table of Contents
Central Rockies
Independence Pass (3)
Headwaters Arkansas River (4)
Leadville (7)
Dillon (1)
Loveland Pass (4)
San Juan Mountains
Ouray (6)
Red Mountain Pass (4)
Silverton (6)
San Juan Skyway (3)

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Central Rockies

Independence Pass

A weather monitoring telemetry station on the switchbacks to Independence Pass. (7-6-07)
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Tundra and alpine meadows at timberline east of Independence Pass. (7-6-07)
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The summit of Independence Pass, elevation 12, 093 feet. (7-6-07)
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Headwaters of the Arkansas River

Dexter Point on Twin Lakes. (7-6-07)
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A beaver pond on the Arkansas River at the foot of the Sawatch Range. (7-6-07)
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Crystal Lake Viewpoint, south of Leadville. (7-6-07)
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Looking west to the Sawatch Range and several of Colorado's highest peaks. (7-6-07)
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Leadville

The Tabor Opera House, one of the landmarks of Leadville. (7-6-07)
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Bars and restaurants line the main street of Leadville. (7-6-07)
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The historic center of Leadville is characterized by substantial brick buildings. (7-6-07)
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Harrison Avenue, the main street in Leadville. (7-6-07)
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The "Old Church" opposite the Post Office in Leadville. (7-6-07)
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The "Valley of Ghosts" mine waste area at Climax. (7-6-07)
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The Climax Mine, still active at the summit of Fremont Pass. (7-6-07)
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Dillon

Lake Dillon holds the water supply for the city of Denver. (7-6-07)
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Loveland Pass

Snow-making machines at the Arapaho ski resort. (7-6-07)
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Arapaho ski area from the grade up to Loveland Pass. (7-6-07)
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Summit of Loveland Pass, on the Continental Divide. (7-6-07)
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East side of Loveland Pass, high above Interstate 70 and the Eisenhower Tunnel. (7-6-07)
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San Juan Mountains

Ouray

Main Street at Fourth, Ouray. (5-21-06)
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Late afternoon in the historic town of Ouray. (5-21-06)
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A back street in Ouray. (8-14-06)
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Overlooking the town of Ouray from the highway going south. (5-21-06)
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The "Million Dollar Highway" in the Uncompahgre River Gorge. (5-21-06)
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An avalanche shed over the Million Dollar Highway south of Ouray. (5-21-06)
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Red Mountain Pass

The Larson Brothers Mine, one of many toxic sites in the area. (5-21-06)
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The Red Mountain Project mine cleanup area. (5-21-06)
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Tight curves on the climb to Red Mountain Pass. (5-21-06)
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Site of the Silver Ledge Mine, near Silverton. (5-21-06)
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Silverton

The San Juan County Courthouse at the north end of Silverton. (5-21-06)
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Main Avenue in the historic mining town of Silverton. (5-21-06)
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Main Avenue, Silverton, broad but not much traffic. (5-21-06)
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The railroad runs up a side street almost to the center of Silverton. (5-21-06)
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The Durango and Silverton Railroad steam train at its Silverton terminus. (5-21-06)
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South of Silverton on the San Juan Skyway. (5-21-06)
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San Juan Skyway, Durango to Silverton

Andrews Lake, near Molas Pass. (5-21-06)
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Coal Bank Pass. (5-21-06)
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Cascade Village, one of many resorts and condo developments near Durango. (5-21-06)
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