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Aspens grow at sea level in the northern extremes and up to 10,000 feet in the Rocky Mountains. The leaves tremble at the slightest breeze which gives them the name Quaking Aspens. Click to enlarge Aspen
Engineer Mountain is only 12,968 feet but looms over the surrounding area because of its isolation. These mountains were formed between 20 and 30 million years ago by a series of volcanic uplifts and eruptions which have gradually weathered away. Click to enlarge Engineer Mountain
The San Juan Mountains are the heart of southwestern Colorado. With 13 peaks over 14,000 feet high, they are some of the most majestic mountains in the country. Greyrock Peak is almost 12,500 feet high and lies northwest of the Purgatory Ski Area. Click to enlarge Greyrock Peak

Aspen
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Engineer Mountain
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Greyrock Peak
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The highest peaks in the La Plata Mountains are visible from the west. Hesperus Mountain stands at 13,232 feet. Click to enlarge Hesperus Mountain
Lewis Creek is a mountain stream that starts on Lewis Mountain and flows down to the La Plata River. In the Fall, the quaking aspens provide a spectacular show of gold and red colors. Click to enlarge Lewis Creek Road
The Cimarron River begins in three different forks high in the Big Blue Wilderness. This view looking up the Middle Fork is on the Owl Creek Pass road near Silver Jack Reservoir. Click to enlarge Middle Fork of the Cimarron.
Hesperus Mountain
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Lewis Creek Road
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Middle Fork of the Cimarron River
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A sign using the name “Million Dollar Highway” was erected in Ironton Park in 1921 after just over a million dollars was spent to improve the wagon road to allow automobile traffic.
The toll road between Ouray and Ironton Park was used to transport people, supplies and ore at rates of $3.75 for a wagon with two animals, $.75 for a horse, and $.35 for a pack animal.
Aspens are the most widely distributed tree in North America ranging from Alaska to Newfoundland and south to New Mexico. They grow at sea level in the northern extremes and up to 10,000 feet in the Rocky Mountains. The leaves tremble at the slightest breeze which gives them the name Quaking Aspens. Click to enlarge Quaking Aspen
Million Dollar Highway
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Million Dollar Highway
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Quaking Aspen
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Forming the foothills of the La Plata Mountains, the Rampart Hills are covered with colorful gambel oak and aspen trees. These hills and mountains were formed between 20 and 30 million years ago by a volcanic uplift which has gradually weathered away. Click to enlarge Rampart Hills
Along the Million Dollar Highway, Red Mountain Pass reaches an elevation of 11,075. Just north of the tightest switchbacks on the highway is a area of stunning aspen and mountain scenery. Click to enlarge Red Mountain Pass.
Here, near Silver Jack Reservoir east of Ridgway, Colorado, the color of the aspens is particularly striking. Click to enlarge Aspen at Silver Jack.
Rampart Hills
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Red Mountain Pass
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Aspen at Silver Jack
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The Uncompaghre River runs north from Ouray to Ridgway through a beautiful valley in the San Juan Mountains. With 13 peaks over 14,000 feet high, the San Juans are some of the most majestic mountains in the country. Click to enlarge Uncompaghre River
The highest peaks in the La Plata Mountains are visible from the west. Looking up the West Mancos River Canyon, you can see Hesperus Mountain, Mount Moss, Spiller Peak, Centennial Peak and Sharkstooth Peak. West Mancos River Canyon
For all prints, the outer mat colors are listed. Inner mats are chosen to accent the photos. All sizes given are finished sizes of the mats. D indicates a double mat; S indicates a single mat. All photographs except panoramas are available as photo notecards, blank inside.
Uncompahgre River Valley
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West Mancos River Canyon
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