ALIGNMENT OF MARSHALL PASS DISTRICT.
The Needles.—After emerging from the western extremity of Animas Cañon, the traveler can see The Needle Mountains, the most peculiar and striking of the Rockies, thrusting their splintered pinnacles into the regions of perpetual snow.
Elk Park.—Animas Cañon having been passed, the road enters Elk Park, a beautiful little valley in the midst of the range, a spot rich in material for the artist in search of new impressions.
Garfield Peak.—At the western extremity of Elk Park rises Garfield Peak, a grand and impressive mountain towering to a height of a mile above the track.
Sultan Mountain.—Silverton, the terminus of this branch of the line, is 495 miles from Denver. It is surrounded by mountains rich in mineral-bearing mines. One of the most picturesque of these is Sultan Mountain, which reaches an elevation of 14,115 feet.
Ouray.—Picturesque mountain town. Hot springs of medicinal properties make this a resort for health and pleasure. The mines surrounding Ouray are among the richest in Colorado. Population, 3,000. Distance from Denver, 388 miles. Elevation, 7,640 feet.
Los Pinos Agency.—The ruins of the old Los Pinos Agency can be seen 13 miles from Montrose. The old store house and council chamber are still standing.
Cantonment of the Uncompahgre.—Nine miles from Montrose the road passes the Government post, where soldiers are still stationed.
Chippeta's Home.—Four miles from Montrose can still be seen the late residence of Chippeta, the widow of Ouray, the dead Ute chief, who was always the friend of the white man.