The Narrows, Big Thompson Cañon, US 34, Colorado, circa 1939
- Card type
- Chrome
- Date
- c. 1939 (Linen)
About this postcard
The view looks down the Narrows, the tight passage where the Big Thompson River runs between steep rock walls in Big Thompson Canyon. The paved highway follows the right bank, curving with the stream, and scattered conifers stand on the upper slopes. The route is U.S. 34, which climbs from Loveland through the canyon to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. By the mid-twentieth century, this canyon drive was a familiar scenic approach to the park, with the river and highway sharing the narrow gorge.
Postcard Details
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Postcard record
| Publisher | Sanborn Souvenir Co., Inc. |
|---|---|
| Series | #3379 66717 |
| Condition | Very good |
| Place mentioned | Estes Park, CO |
| Place mentioned | Loveland, CO |
| Place mentioned | West Nyack, NY |
| Publisher | Sanborn Souvenir Co., Inc., Denver, CO |
| Notes | Chrome-era color postcard; white border around the color photo; minor corner wear. No postmark, stamp, address, or handwritten message on this scan. Divided-back chrome-era card; printed caption and publisher imprint in blue. Slight foxing/toning on the paper. Printed caption reads "The Narrows in Big Thompson Cañon on Highway U. S. 34 to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park from Loveland, Colo."; publisher imprint "Pub. by Sanborn Souvenir Co., Inc., Denver, Colorado" and "MADE BY DEXTER WEST NYACK, N. Y."; series numbers #3379 and 66717. |
Cite this card
The Narrows, Big Thompson Cañon, US 34, Colorado, circa 1939, postcard, c. 1939. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/the-narrows-big-thompson-ca-on-us-34-colorado-circa-1939. Accessed November 2, 2026.