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.
The Million Dollar Highway winds southward from Ouray through much of Colorado's most spectacular scenery. Imposing Mt. Abrams, 12,800 feet high, stands athwart the view from Bear Creek Falls overlook. Typical mine buildings of San Juan Mountains.
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.
Box Canon at Ouray, Colorado on U.S. 550 (Million Dollar Highway). Photograph of the entrance to Box Canyon on the lower level. The bridge across the river is near the center at the top 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.
Million Dollar Highway. This route between Ouray and Durango traverses steep cliffs and rugged granite mountains cresting heights of nearly 11,000 feet. The town of Silverton and the Purgatory Ski Resort are located along this route.
Four curves of the "Million Dollar" Highway are pictured near Ironton Park. A running stream is located to the right of it - and three mountain slopes appear in the background.