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Floyd Hill, U.S. 40, Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado, circa 1930

Subjects
Forests & TreesMountains & HillsRivers & Streams
Card type
Linen
Date
c. 1930 (White Border)
Front of Floyd Hill, U.S. 40, Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado, circa 1930, c. 1930 linen postcard
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Back of Floyd Hill, U.S. 40, Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado, circa 1930, c. 1930 linen postcard
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View of Floyd Hill rising above Clear Creek Canyon, with a winding highway (U.S. 40) curving along the mountainside; a creek or river visible at lower left, forested slopes and sky.

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PublisherSanborn Souvenir Co.
343—Floyd Hill rising out of Clear Creek Cañon on Highway U. S. 40 near Idaho Springs, Colorado --- To reach Denver, Highway U. W. 40 climbs out of the depths of Clear Creek Cañon over a great ridge via Floyd Hill, thence to traverse the lower mountain districts into the city. For two or three miles the highway winds up tremendous tree covered slopes through deep cuts to reach its summit.
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PublisherSanborn Souvenir Co.
Series343
ConditionGood
Place depictedClear Creek Canyon, CO
Place depictedFloyd Hill, CO
Place depictedIdaho Springs, CO
Place mentionedIdaho Springs, CO
PublisherDenver, CO
NotesLinen texture; no white border; faint vertical crease/line; printed caption in blue. No postmark, stamp, address, or message — unused card. Divided-back linen-era view card; printed caption and publisher imprint on back. Minor creasing/soiling on cream stock.

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Floyd Hill, U.S. 40, Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado, circa 1930, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/floyd-hill-u-s-40-clear-creek-canyon-colorado-circa-1930. Accessed November 2, 2026.