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1930 Employment 1980: A Social History and Assessment of the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Young Adult Conservation Corps
This is a collection of essays from people who served in the CCC or YACC in Colorado during the Depression
A Brief History of Bayfield and the Pine River Valley, 1877-2007
A Reference Book with 19th and 20th Century Names, Dates and Places
A Century Serving the Lord
A collection of photos, history, and memories of the first 100 years of the Cavalry Presbyterian Church in Bayfield.
A Historic Resource Survey Of 100 Sites In La Plata County, Colorado 2010
Photos, descriptions, and histories of 100 historically relevant sites within La Plata County, Colorado. Vol. 1.
A Study of La Plata County Rural Cemeteries
A Study of La Plata County Rural Cemeteries Prepared for the State Historical Fund
A Study of Rural Schools In La Plata County, Colorado
Rural School Study of La Plata County, Colorado
Active Spillway at Vallecito Dam Site
"Looking upstream at spillway from a point approximately 300 feet downstream fro end of structure. Discharge is estimated at 120 second-feet."
Aerial View of Early Dam Construction
Aerial view of early days of the construction of the Vallecito Dam, north of Bayfield, Colorado
Bayfield High School Class of 1978
BHS Graduation Commencement Ceremony Program for the class of 1978
Bayfield High School Class of 1978 Graduation Program
A program outlining the commencement activities, class members, and speakers for the 1978 Bayfield High School Graduation
Bayfield High School Class of 1979
BHS Graduation Commencement Ceremony Program for the class of 1979
Bayfield: views through time
A written history and photos documenting the growth and change of Bayfield throughout the town's history.
Borrow Pit at Vallecito Dam Site
"Face of cut in Borrow Pit No. 2, Area No. 2, station 59+75/12+00. Total cut is 21 feet. Layer of glacial till extends from about one foot below surface to about 10 below, and the lower 10 feet is gravel."
Building-Up the Dam Wall
A crane on supports and a dump truck beginning to build up the wall for the Vallecito Dam, north of Bayfield, Colorado.
Downstream View Towards Spillway Gate
"Looking downstream at spillway gate structure from station 3/100, 110 feet right of centerline of spillway. (Photographic Point No. 6). Note tar paper panels for protecting concrete at right center."
Early Earthmoving at Vallecito Dam
A man standing in the early days of earthmoving at the Vallecito Dam, north of Bayfield, Colorado.
Early Marriages in La Plata County, Colorado
1930-1941
Vol. 5
This is the fifth volume in a collection of early marriages in La Plata County. The marriages in this collection date from 2 January 1930 through 31 December 1941.
Excavating Borrow Pit No. 2
"Dragline excavating in Borrow Pit No. 2, station 56+75/12+50. Contractor chose to make two cuts in this area. Not face of first shovel out in background."
Footing Excavation at Vallecito Dam Site
"Completed excavation for placing lean mass concrete foundation under spillway inlet wall at left side, station 5+30 to 5+84. Note key trenches excavated in rock. Embankment cut-off wall in foreground will be extended to the mass concrete. Refer to…
Foundations at Vallecito Dam Construction
Men constructing the foundations for concrete to be poured at the Vallecio Dam north of Bayfield, Colorado.
From Village to Town
Bayfield Colorado
Part III
This report is the third of three major parts to be included in a comprehensive planning study for Bayfield Colorado. Funding was provided for the overall project by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to the Western Colorado Rural Communities Program at Ft.…
Hauling Earth at Vallecito Dam Construction Site
"Looking toward right abutment from station 19/50, 30 feet right of axis at the upstream No. 2 section of embankment. To the right of this section are piled the cobbles recovered from one life of embankment placed in the upstream part of No. 2 zone.…
Heavy Machinery at Vallecito Dam Contstruction
A view of several pieces of heavy machinery aiding in the construction Vallecito Dam north of Bayfield, Colorado
History of the Colorado Towns Allison, Tiffany, Arboles
A collection of interviews from people sharing their memories and family histories of the Allison, Tiffany, and Arboles areas of Colorado
Joanne McCoy
The story of Joanne McCoy as told by herself.
La Boca Cemetery Study
A Study of Four Rural La Plata and Montezuma County Cemeteries Prepared for the State Historical Fund
Man at Vallecito Dam Construction Site
Man using a pneumatic tool during the construction of the Vallecito Dam, north of Bayfield, Colorado.
Man Overlooking Vallecito Spillway
A man overlooking the spillway at the Vallecito Dam, north of Bayfield, Colorado.
Men Working at Dam Site
As part of the New Deal, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) cleared the trees in the area for the Dam. The Dam itself was constructed by the United States Bureau of Reclamation.
Nature's Names for Colorado Communities
Origins of geologic place names for Colorado locations.
Of Earth, Faith & Song
Hispano Churches Along the San Juan River
A historical record of Hispano Churches along the San Juan River in Colorado
Old Mormon Cemetery Study
A Study of Four Rural La Plata and Montezuma County Cemeteries Prepared for the State Historical Fund
Panoramic View of Vallecito Dam
A panoramic photo view of the Vallecito Dam, north of Bayfield, Colorado.
Paul Davenport
The story of Paul Davenport (Mr. Wolverine 1959) as told by himself.
People of the Pine
Recollections of the history of the town from Bayfield residents as collected by the Bayfield Eighth Graders in 1979.