Southeastern Colorado Flood of 1965

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Southeastern Colorado Flood of 1965

Gulfward Bound is the "Granada River" in this shot. Fortunately hundreds of tourists were turned back with advance warning. Special thanks to John Martin Reservoir staff who scanned this historic photo.

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Tags: John Martin Resevoir, Granada Colorado, 1965 Flood, FLOOD, Colorado

Photo by: Lawrence McMillian | VIRIN: 150626-A-CE999-004.JPG

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