Noun
a mountain range in southwestern Colorado that is part of the Rocky Mountains
Source: WordNetFor example, volcanic rock from the Paleogene and Neogene periods (66 million - 2.6 million years ago) occurs in the San Juan Mountains and in other areas. Source: Internet
In 1872, rich veins of silver were discovered in the San Juan Mountains on the Ute Indian reservation in southwestern Colorado. Source: Internet
Great Kiva at Chimney Rock in the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado. Source: Internet
The San Juan and Uncompahgre National Forests cover a large portion of the San Juan Mountains. Source: Internet
“Switzerland of America,” Ouray County is known for its views of the San Juan Mountains and its extensive hiking trails. Source: Internet
One of the main tourist attractions, a historic scenic railroad that takes riders through the majestic San Juan Mountains in the forest, has suspended its service and furloughed its seasonal workers. Source: Internet