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Highway through the mountains. In the mountains of the West many roads must wind their way among towering peaks and along deep canyons. The Million Dollar Highway near Ouray, Colorado.
Distant photo of Ouray in a valley a main road running through the town [writing on back] addressed to Mrs. Mary Welks Denver, Colorado. postmarked Salida Colorado. Au. 17, 1951 one cent stamp
Ouray, Colorado. One of the scenic capitals of the world. In the background is the impressive Amphitheatre, part of the array of towering mountain grandeur encircling the town. The Million Dollar Highway ascends on the right side of the photograph.
Black and white vertical view of Bear Creek Falls looking up. The number "86" (year) is circled next to the word "Gilmore". The letters "AZO" are on the four sides of the stamp area.
The text reads, "The famed Million Dollar Highway winds around a precipitous outcropping between Ouray and Silverton Colorado. Travelers over the paved highway marvel at the scenic grandeur and recall the tales of the building of the highway many years ago by Otto Mears."
Lithographic photo print image of a town in a valley. houses and commercial buildings line the streets. In the distance, the forested mountain slopes are surrounded by cumulus clouds.