The valley of opportunity: A history of west-central Colorado
Mehls SF. 1982. The valley of opportunity: A history of west-central Colorado. Cultural Resources Series No. 12. Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office
This history of west-central Colorado is the story of man using and adapting to his environment. The Valley of Opportunity is a title that symbolizes development and settlement throughout west-central Colorado. From the days of Native American occupation, to the most modern period, mankind realized the value and importance of the Grand (Colorado) River valley and its tributaries like the Eagle. This history of west-central Colorado is the story of man using and adapting to his environment. It became obvious that natural resources and their location led to two distinct patterns of development in different sections of the region.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Mehls, Steven
- Date of Issue
- 1982
- Publisher
- Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office
- Units
- HIST
- Keywords
- Agriculture, Colorado, Cultural Resource, Development, ehistory, expansion, Exploration, Fur Trade, History, Mining, Natural Resources