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.
Chattanooga Valley. The Million Dollar Highway winds through colorful Chattanooga Valley between Silverton and Ouray, Colorado. Mighty Sultan Mountain looms in the distance.
The text reads, "Red Mountains, colorful peaks of the San Juan Range, which suddenly loom into sight here at Ironton Park after the climb along The Million Dollar Highway through Uncompahgre Gorge, on the road from Ouray to Silverton, Colorado."