PPLD Digital Collections

A circa-1915 automobile is on dirt road between high rocky cliffs in Phantom Canyon. Wooden bridges are in the foreground and background along the roadway. 1

A deep rocky canyon with a river running through it. A wooden flume is on the left that empties into the river. A narrow trail with adjacent utility poles is on the right. Written on back "In Grand Canon, Glenwood Springs, Colo." 1

A dirt road through a rocky, forested canyon. Hikers can be seen on the sides of the roadway. 1

A dirt road winds through a rugged canyon. 1

A drive-thru steel truss bridge connects an unpaved road crossing a river in a canyon with forested hillside in the background. Printed on back "Junction of Loveland and Fort Collins Road Estes Park, Colo." Photographer 1

A narrow dirt road and river run through the Grand Canyon of the Gunnison. 1

A narrow road bordered by utility poles and a river run along the bottom of a rocky Glenwood Canyon. 1

A railroad track runs along a river with a tunnel in the background. Printed on front "Photo by George Beam." and "First Tunnel, Canon of the Grand, Colo." Printed on front "Photo by George Beam." and "First Tunnel, Canon of the Grand, Colo." 1

A stream runs through a valley at the base of a forested large rock canyon. Identified as being near Eleven-mile Canyon. 1

A two-lane paved road is seen snaking its way down a rock canyon with an adjacent river. Printed on back "Big Thompson Canon on Highway U. S. 34 to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado." 1

A two-lane paved road is seen snaking its way down a rock canyon with an adjacent river. The Big Thompson is the Route of Highway U. S. 34 from Loveland to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. 1

A view looking down an unpaved road through the mountains with a river running next to it. Written on back "Looking east showing section of Pike's Peak O[cean] to O[cean] hiway in Glenwood Canon, Glenwood Springs". 1

Aerial view of snow-dusted canyon with river running through it. Photo identified on back as "Canyon of Lodore, Northwest corner of Colorado." and "Canyon of the Lodore, Green River, Colorado." 1

After a photograph by Mellen, taken for J. G. Hiestand, Manitou. Illustrated Supplement No. 9, Colorado Springs Gazette, August 30, 1891. 1

An early train wreck in a Colorado canyon. A rail-mounted crane is seen removing debris from the tracks adjacent to a small destroyed steam locomotive and derailed railroad baggage and passenger cars. 1

An unpaved road runs next to a river in a rocky mountain canyon. Utility poles are placed along the road. Written on front "Grand Canon. At Glenwood Springs Colo." 1

An unpaved single-lane road is seen crossing a truss bridge crossing a river in a deep canyon. Printed on front "Big Thompson Canon, Fort Collins / Loveland - Estes Park Road." 1

Annotated as Crook's Falls in Cheyenne Canon, 373 and depicting a waterfall passing over downed trees. 1

Annotation on photo reads “633. Royal Gorge, Grand Cañon of the Arkansas River.” The “Hanging Bridge” of the Royal Gorge Railway Route is seen in the foreground. 1

Bear Creek Canyon 1

Building at end of rock-supported road at edge of canyon. Large sign on building reads "Cave" for Cave of the winds. "Williams Canon" printed on bottom of photo. 1

Canyon in Three Springs Ranch 1

Canyon view of irrigation system. One of seven images in a full page spread. Caption at bottom of page "Irrigation in the West." Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" supplement on September 22, 1888, pages 722-723. 1

Canyon walls of Black Canyon of the Gunnison from top. 1

Car on dirt road between rocky cliffs. "The Narrows" hand-written on bottom of print. Upper left corner of print is cut out. 1

Color print showing railroad tracks lining river running under rocky cliffs. 1

Colored photogravure of the hanging bridge in Royal Gorge. Title printed on bottom of card. 1

Colored print showing pack burro standing at base of large rock in narrow canon. "142. Narrows. Williams Canon" printed on bottom of print. Mounting board stamped with "The W.E. Hook Wholesale View Co. Colorado Springs, Colo." 1

Curving rocky canyon road and wooden deck bridge in a mountain landscape. 1

Dirt road among rocky cliffs. Cliffs at right have painted signs reading "The Elite Photos Will Make the Baby Smile" and "Elite Photos are Fine." 1

Eagle Rock Road to McElmo Canyon 1

Early train wreck in a Colorado canyon. 1

Engine 6003 of the Rio Grande train running through snow-dusted canyon walls at the bottom of Royal Gorge. Photo identified on back as "Last passenger train through the Royal Gorge, November, 1964." 1

Four images on a full page spread. 1

From a photograph by W. H. Jackson. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on September 25, 1886, page 620-621. 1

Full page spread with five images. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on April 14, 1988 on page 270. 1

Full-color illustration showing river rushing through steep canyon walls. Snow-covered mountains are in the distance."On the brink of the Royal Gorge. A perpendicular half-mile to the river." printed at upper left of image. 1

Full-page spread titled "Gateways to the Canons," with two halftone images, showing scenes in two canyons. Left image is identified as "South Cheyenne Canon," and right, as "The Narrows, Williams' Canon." "Stevens" is printed in lower left of page. 1

Grand Canyon of the Gunnison 1

Group of four people mounted on burros riding on dirt road in South Cheyenne Canyon among rocky cliffs. "Pillars of Hercules South Cheyenne Canon" printed on bottom of photo. Previously numbered 001-4123. 1

Group of people walking down trail amid rocky cliffs. One woman in foreground walks toward the camera, holding large umbrella. 1

Halftone image of waterfall down rocky slope with log bridge above. Caption under image reads "Marshall Falls, Clear Creek Canon." "Glimpses of America" is printed at top of page "Chapter I. Among the Wild Scenes of Colorado." is on back page. 1

Hand tinted image of creek in North Cheyenne Canyon. 1

Hand tinted image of train stopped along the tracks. Passengers have disembarked and are posing for a photograph. 1

Hand-colored halftone illustration of mountain stream racing through rocky canyon with large rocks in center of river."Toltec Gorge" printed at top of image. 1

High-contrast photo of a steam-powered locomotive pulling three passenger cars crossing a bridge. "Purgatoire Gorge" printed on bottom. "Delagua / Bethune / D&B" logo in lower left-hand corner. "db 6688" printed in lower right-hand corner. 1

Hoodoo rock formations in Palmer Park. Photo identified as "'Rock Castle' - on Fossel [?] Trail, North Canyon, Palmer Park, CS Colo." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Image shows railroad tracks over hanging bridge at the bottom of Royal Gorge. Title under image. 1

Log cabin located in South Cheyenne Cañon, belonging to the Cheley family. The sign hanging in the porch reads "Twilight Lodge". The cabin no longer exists. 1

Long view of Royal Gorge Bridge showing canyon, mountains beyond and river below. 1

Long view of two men looking downstream in canyon next to railroad tracks. Printed on front "1689 Eagle River Canon, Colorado." 1

Man perches on top of large rock formation broken off from rocky cliff. "512. H. Jay Smith Exploring Party 512." written on lower right of print. 1

Man standing on rocky trail between steep rock walls. Label on bottom of card reads "Manitou and Vicinity - No. 26. Williams' Canon." "Colorado Views. J. Thurlow, Photo. Manitou, Col" printed on sides of card. 1

Man standing on the road under a rock overhang in Williams Canyon. Title written on bottom of print. 1

Man stands on dirt road among rocky canyon walls, probably Williams Canyon. Carriage pulled by team of horses is parked in back. 1

Narrow view of rocky canyon. 1

Narrow-gauge railroad winding through a canyon next to a flowing river. Caption "A Railway in Colorado. Up Clear Creek Canyon, Grade 200 feet per mile." Item appeared in "The Illustrated London News" on September 12, 1885, page 271. 1

One image from full-page spread of six halftone images showing scenes in Colorado. Each image is identified at bottom. Image shows railroad tracks over hanging bridge at the bottom of Royal Gorge. "Royal Gorge" printed at lower left of image. 1

One of four images on a full page spread. 1

One of two half-tone images on page titled "Gateways to the Canons," showing river running alongside dirt road with trees and rocky cliffs behind. Image is identified below as "South Cheyenne Canon." "Stevens" is printed in lower left of page. 1

One of two half-tone images on page titled "Gateways to the Canons," showing stream running between large rocky cliffs. Image is identified as "The Narrows, Williams' Canon." "Stevens" is printed in lower left of page. 1

Printed on back "Black Canyon of the Gunnison a famous yet short side trip off Hyw. 789 from either Delta or Montrose, Colorado. Here is some of the most breath-taking scenery in all the West." 1

Printed on back "Devils Gulch, Estes Park, Colo." 1

Printed on back "Glenwood Canyon, Colorado River, Colorado" 1

Printed on back "Longs Peak from entrance to Thompson Canon / Estes Park, Colo." 1

Printed on back "Pinnacle Rock, Thompson Canon on road to Estes Park, Colo." 1

Printed on back "Small control dam at the north entrance near Lake George, Colo. For eleven miles it's stream affords excellent trout fishing and it's banks developed camping sites." 1

Printed on back "The Dam, Thompson Canon on road to Estes Park, Colo." 1

Printed on back "The Narrows in Big Thompson Canon, showing one of the many Vista of the Rugged Cliffs that Typify this Canon. The Big Thompson is the Route of Highway U. S. 34 from Loveland to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado." 1

Printed on back "The Rapids, Thompson Canon on road to Estes Park, Colo." 1

Printed on back "Thompson Canon on road to Estes Park, Colo." 1

Printed on bottom "1230. Leaning Tower. Cheyenne Canon." View of large rock formation. 1

Printed on bottom of card 1

Printed on front "'Old Roadmaster,' Clear Creek Canon, Colorado." 1

Printed on front "1031. Cascade Canon." View of iced over waterfall. Wooden stairs visible in upper right-hand corner. 1

Printed on front "12338. The Crevice, Royal Gorge, Colorado". 1

Printed on front "1234. Weeping Falls. Williams Cañon." View of waterfalls cascading down rocks. Also called the Four Falls. Two women in late 1880s-style attire are seated with each holding a parasol. 1

Printed on front "1239. Williams Cañon." View of dirt path through the canyon. Small stream on the left. Woman wearing late 1880s-style attire holding a parasol poses on rock in center of image. 1

Printed on front "132. The Narrows, Wiliams Canon, Colorado." 1

Printed on front "1443. Boulder Falls, Boulder Canon, Colorado." Waterfall gushing over large boulders. 1

Printed on front "1445 Lover's Leap, Boulder Canon, Colo." River flowing beside dirt road in a canyon. 1

Printed on front "1458 Boulder Canon, Colorado, on Switzerland Trail." Railroad tracks snake through canyon floor. 1

Printed on front "1460 Beautiful Boulder Canon, Colo." River running through canyon. 1

Printed on front "1667. Pillar of Hurculese [Hercules]." Nearly a thousand feet high, and at one place but forty-two feet apart, barely giving room for the stream and roadway between them. 1

Printed on front "1667. Seven Falls, Cheyenne Canon." View of all 7 waterfalls and wooden stairway to top. 1

Printed on front "1671. Cheyenne Cañon." View of large rocks and stream. 1

Printed on front "608. Grand Cañon, Arkansas River." Printed on bottom of card "Alex. Martin, Georgetown, Coloado. / 3rd Series -- D. & R. G. R. R. / Grand Canon of the Arkansas and Black Canon of the Gunnison." 1

Printed on front "9060. Moonlight in Royal Gorge, Colo." 1

Printed on front "Canon of the Grand River". 1

Printed on front "Entrance to Clear Creek Canon, Colorado. / Colorado & Southern Ry." 1

Printed on front "Gateway-South Boulder Canon, on the Moffat Line." 1

Printed on front "Lookin on Clear Creck [Creek] from Midland Trail, Auto Road." 1

Printed on front "No. 29. Canon, near Creede, Colo." and "E. F. Hilton, Art." Imprinted on back "Views of Creede, Jimtown and Vicinity, from the Castle Rock Gallery, E. F. Hilton, Artist." 1

Printed on front "Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge - Cañon City, Colo." 1

Printed on front "Suspension Bridge over the Royal Gorge - 1053 ft. High - Canon City, Colo." 1

Printed on front "Suspension Bridge over the Royal Gorge at Canon City, Colo. Highest Bridge in the World." 1

Printed on front "Trail of Cascade Canon." Imprinted on back "Rocky Mountain View Company. Geo. E. Mellen. Scenic Photographer. Colorado Springs, Colorado." 1

Raft at rocky riverbank with canyon walls behind. 1

Railroad track running at bottom of sheer rocky cliff in the Royal Gorge. "115. Grand Canon of the Arkansas Royal Gorge" printed on bottom of photo. "W.H. Jackson Photo. Denver, Colo." printed on top of card. Title hand-written on back of card. 1

Railroad tracks cut through canyon. "C. Bierstadt, Niagara Fall, N. Y." and "Manufacturer of Steroscopic Views." printed on sides of card. "Above Hanging Rock Clear Creek Canon Col." printed on bottom of left picture. 1

Railroad tracks leading through rocky cliffs with small stream alongside. Sign on cliff at right reads &quot|Granite Canon.&quot| &quot|791. Entrance to Granite Canon - Colo. Midland Ry. Photo by L.C. McClure. Denver.&quot|printed on bottom of photo. 1

Railroad tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad run through the Royal Gorge canyon with the hanging bridge in the background. Royal Gorge. Annotated at the bottom of the photo with “Grand Canon of the Arkansas. D & RG Ry.” 1

Railroad tracks run through a rocky canyon. Printed on front "Mother Grundy, Clear Creek Canon, Colo." 1

Railroad tracks run through treed hillsides and rocky cliffs. Small stream is at right of tracks. "795. Granite Canon - Colo. Midland Ry. Photo by L.C. McClure, Denver." printed on bottom of photo. 1

Railroad tracks running alongside rocky riverbed with rocky cliffs alongside. Treed mountain is visible in background. &quot|839. Watch Dog of the Colo. Midland&quot|printed on bottom of photo. 1

Railroad tracks running between small river and rocky cliff. Treed hillside is visible in background. &quot|794. Granite Canon - Colo. Midland Ry. Photo by L.C. McClure. Denver.&quot|printed on bottom of photo. 1

Railroad tracks through Royal Gorge. Printed on bottom "1586 Hanging Bridge, Royal Gorge" and "Hook Photo". 1

Railroad tracks through the Royal Gorge. 1

River running through steep canyon. Rider on horseback is seen on trail. Item appeared in "Picturesque America" in 1872 on page 485. 1

River running through the Grand Canyon of the Gunnison. 1

River runs through steep canyon. Illustration appeared in "The Picturesque World". 1

River winding through rocky canyon. Photo identified on back as Yampa Canon, Yampa River. "Standley Colorado Springs" stamped on bottom of print. 1

Road curving through Williams Canyon rock formations. Printed on front " 135. Williams Canon, Manitou, Colo." 1

Rock formation in Glenwood Canyon. 1

Rock formations in Phantom Canyon. 1

Rocky cliff with trees and river at base. Photographer's name covered by print on card. Title hand-written on back of print. "Colorado" and "Mountain Scenery" printed on back of card. 1

Rocky cliffs of the gorge at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. 1

Sheer rocky cliffs of the Royal Gorge with railroad tracks at the bottom. "517. Grand Canon, Arkansas River" written on bottom of photo. "Published at Georgetown, Colorado. Alex. Martin's Rocky Mountain Scenery" printed on sides of card. 1

Steam locomotive pulling at least 11 passenger cars travelling on high trestle bridge over river canyon in desert. identified as Canon Diablo, Arizona. 1

The Royal Gorge Bridge as viewed by a man from Bigler Gorge. 1

The Seven Falls in South Cheyenne Canon. 1

The rear car of a passenger train is seen travelling through a deep gorge next to a river. Printed on front "5955. Going Through the Royal Gorge, Colorado." 1

Trees and canyon walls with misty canyon in distance. 1

Two men lean against a rocky ledge with a railroad track in front of them. Printed on bottom of card "2942. Hanging Rock, Clear Creek Canyon, Col. U. S. A." 1

Two men stand on a dirt road running through the Grand Canyon of the Gunnison. 1

Unidentified canyon, probably the Grand Canyon, with cactus and rocks in foreground. Photo identified on back as "Arizona on the line of the Santa Fe." 1

Unpaved road in Ute Pass along rocky cliff with river below and mountains in background. Title and photographer written on bottom of print. 1

View across Royal Gorge Bridge with man walking in center. Sign at right reads "Speed Limit 10 Miles". 1

View down canyon. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on September 19, 1885, pages 616-617. 1

View down hillside between rocky cliffs. Group of 10 well-dressed men and women stand on dirt road below, with another man standing by wagon. "Rocky View in Cheyenne Canon No. 608" and "Photo by F.P. Stevens" printed on bottom of photo. 1

View from Inspiration Point in South Cheyenne Canyon. 1

View of Glenwood Canyon. 1

View of Hanging Bridge in Royal Gorge showing railroad tracks and sheer canyon walls, as seen looking west. "Rio Grande" printed on overhead support. 1

View of Royal Gorge Bridge from stone shelter with timber roof and antlers hanging from sides. Man stands at stone wall overlooking the gorge. 1

View of canyon 1

View of rocky canyon with evergreen trees. 1

View of the Grand Canyon from rim showing misty peaks in background. 1

View of the Royal Gorge. 1

View of the waterway in Turkey Creek Canyon. Printed on the front sides of card 1

View of train tracks along the Arkansas River in the Royal Gorge. Hanging Bridge is visible in the distance. 1

White railed wooden bridge in Phantom Canon. 1

Wood engraving of narrow bridge over river among sheer cliffs in mountains."Uncapaghre Bridge" printed below image. One of three images on page 468 of "Ouray, the Gem of the Rockies" supplement of Harper's Weekly, June 8, 1889. 1

Wood engraving of rocky cliffs lining narrow gorge. River in foreground runs under ice-rimmed rocks. One image of five on page 500 of The Illustrated London News, May 24, 1864, page titled "The Denver and Rio Grande Railway." 1