Tracks and grade of the Denver & Rio Grande narrow gauge Railroad cut through hillside near Poncha Springs, Chaffee County, Colorado. A rail fence encloses one of the numerous hot springs in the area. Name "Poncha" is an adaptation of "Poncho" (Sp. "paunch" or "belly") after a local mountain formation; also said the name derives from a local tobacco substitute, called "Poncha" by the Arapaho.
Description
1 photoprint on stereo card ; 10 x 15 cm. (4 x 6 in.)
Subject
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--19th century; Poncha Springs (Colo.)--19th century; Railroad tracks--Colorado--Poncha Springs--19th century; Springs--Colorado--Poncha Springs--19th century
Geographic Area
Denver (Colo.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710013064
Notes
Title printed in left image of stereograph; at head of title: "901;" photographers information printed on sides of card.; R7100130644
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