Purgatoire River History in Photos

The following photos have come to us from all over the world – historic photos that have made their way back to us, originally taken up and down the Purgatoire River by newspaper reporters, farmers and ranchers, local townspeople, visitors, researchers, and explorers. Please let us know if you have photos of the river to share, or more information about the photos below.

  • May 22, 1955
  • Small article taped to back of photo above.
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