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Lead-Zinc-Silver in the Poughkeepsie District and Part of the Upper Uncompahgre and Mineral Point Districts, Ouray and San Juan Counties, Colorado

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over mining districts in Colorado. As noted in the introduction, "in this report the physical features, climate, and ore deposits of the districts are described, and a brief history of mining and production of lead, zinc, and silver is given" (p. 4). This report includes tables, illustrations, and maps.
Date: September 1949
Creator: Hazen, Scott W., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Preliminary Results of Radiometric Reconnaissance of Parts of the Northwestern San Juan Mountains, Gunnison, Ouray, San Juan, San Miguel, and Dolores Counties, Colorado

Description: From abstract: A reconnaissance radiometric survey of parts of the northwestern San Juan Mountains has revealed the occurrence of uranium-bearing ores in several mining districts in Ouray and San Juan Counties, and the occurrence of thorium-bearing veins in southwestern Gunnison County.
Date: March 1952
Creator: Burbank, W. S. & Pierson, Charles Thomas
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Directional Resistivity Measurements in Exploration for Uranium Deposits on the Colorado Plateau

Description: The following report covers a study of the electrical properties of the Morrison formation in the Uravan mineral belt of the Colorado Plateau province where it is indicated that there is a significant correlation between electrical resistivity and the relative favorability for occurrence of ore. This report presents the measurements of resistivity trends.
Date: April 1958
Creator: Keller, George V.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Carol sitting next to the Engineer Mountain sign]

Description: Photograph of Carol Williams sitting next to a sign that reads "Engineer Mountain Elevation 13,190 ft." in Colorado. She looks to the side with a blank expression on her face. She wears sunglasses, biker shorts, a coat, a collared shirt, and thick socks. Mountains are visible in the background.
Date: [1958..1962]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Pam and Byrd IV at Engineer Mountain]

Description: Photograph of Pam and Byrd IV sitting next to a sign that reads "Engineer Mountain Elevation 13,190 ft." in Colorado. Another man can be seen sitting near them and looking out at the landscape. A cross can be seen next to the mountain sign. Mountains are visible in the background.
Date: [1958..1962]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Pam in a large plaid coat]

Description: Photograph of Pam Williams standing on Engineer mountain in Colorado. She looks at the camera and squints. Pam is wearing an oversized red and black plaid coat with flip flops. She wears her hair in pigtails. Mountains are visible in the background.
Date: [1958..1962]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Reconnaissance of Metal Mining in the San Juan Region: Ouray, San Juan, and San Miguel Counties, Colorado

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing metal mines in Colorado. As stated in the summary, "this paper describes the mineral deposits and discusses mining and milling methods and related operating conditions in an important gold, silver, lead, and zinc producing area in Ouray, San Juan, and San Miguel Counties, Colo., embracing 250 square miles" (p. 5). This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
Date: March 1950
Creator: King, William H. & Allsman, Paul T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[A man sitting on a mountain]

Description: Photograph of an unknown man sitting on a large rock on Engineer Mountain in Colorado. He sits with his arms around his knees and looks away from the camera. He wears boots, khakis, a hat, and a long-sleeve shirt. Mountains are visible in the background.
Date: [1958..1962]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Description: Magazine pages containing information about the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado. Sections include: Unusual Facts, Photo Opportunities From the Train, 2007 Special Events, and Media Contacts.
Date: 2007
Creator: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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