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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.
Constitution of the La Plata County Cowbelles
Typed copy of the Constitution of the La Plata County CowBelles, drawn up on 10 April 1952 and adopted on 17 April 1952. This includes all articles, by-laws, and duties along with hand-written notations.
Cora E. Thayer Story
These are the memories of Cora E. Thayer, as told by herself.
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
1876-1901
Vol. 1
This is volume 1 in a collection of early marriages in La Plata County. The marriages in this collection date from 20 October 1876 through 24 December 1901.
Early Marriages in La Plata County, Colorado
1902-1913
Vol. 2
This is the second volume in a collection of early marriages in La Plata County. The marriages in this collection date from 2 January 1902 through 24 December 1913.
Early Marriages in La Plata County, Colorado
1914-1921
Vol. 3
This is the third volume in a collection of early marriages in La Plata County. The marriages in this collection date from 1 January 1914 through 30 December 1921.
Early Marriages in La Plata County, Colorado
1922-1929
Vol. 4
This is the fourth volume in a collection of early marriages in La Plata County. The marriages in this collection date from 1 January 1922 through 31 December 1929.
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.
Evolution From a Reading Room
Floor plan outlining original and expanded location of the Pine River Library at its beginning.
Evolution of the Pine River Library
These photos show the growth and evolution of the Library from Mill Street into the current building.
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.
Piezometer at Vallecito Dam Site
"Installation of copper tubing for piezometer connections at elevation 7640, station 11+75. Camera is about 53 feet downstream from axis."
Piezometer Tip at Vallecito Dam Site
"Close-up showing installation of piezometer tip at station 11+75, 45 feet upstream from axis, elevation 7640."
Pioneers, Prospectors and Trout
Volume 2 to compliment Volume 1: "A Historical Resource Survey of 100 Sites in La Plata County, Colorado"
Pouring Concrete at Vallecito Dam Construction
A man pouring concrete during the construction of the Vallecito Dam north of Bayfield, Colorado.
Quarry at Vallecito Dam Site
"General view of rock quarry. Note large quantity of fragments and spalls at left side after blasting. Refer to Pine R-336."