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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
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Kolb Expedition

The canyon has been a mighty barrier to humans. Only its rims, never the gorge, show evidence of human occupation – not even by Ute Indians living in the area since written history began.

Left, Kolb Expedition of 1916.
Crystal Dam  

Did You Know?
Before the creation of 3 dams upstream of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the Gunnison River was as much as 5 times more powerful than it is today.

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Last Updated: September 19, 2006 at 14:05 EST