De Beque, CO

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De Beque, CO
Elevation 4,945 feet.
Population 292 (c1920).
Denver 417 miles.

De Beque is located about 26 miles northeast of Grand Junction at the confluence of Roan Creek and the Colorado River. The name of the town is pronounced "da-BECK." This is a supply center for the ranching and agriculture in the region.

The town was founded in 1879 by Dr. W. A. E. De Beque. An old stone fort once used for protection still stands.

Oil shale formations occur in the region and the rock formations contain pre-historic fossils.

The rail yard was a typical section site with Depot, Section House, Bunk House and Water Tank.

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De Beque rail yard 1919

RAILROAD BRIDGE

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Bridge profile 2001

A more modern girder bridge crosses the main road into town. The structure is a combination plate girder center span with wooden pile trestle approaches.