The Eisenhower TunnelAltitude: UnknownNearest Towns West Of Divide: Silverthorne Nearest Towns East of Divide: Silver Plume, Georgetown River/Watersheds West Of Divide: Straight Creek, Blue River, Colorado River River/Watersheds East Of Divide: Clear Creek, South Platte River, Platte River, Missouri River, Mississippi River 
The two top photos were taken as I was driving on Interstate 70 in Colorado as I was approaching the Eisenhower Tunnel. Although there is no official marker that I know of, the Eisenhower Tunnel is part of the Continental Divide and goes through a mountain to get to the other side. Before it was built in the 1970's, most motorists traveled over the divide at Loveland Pass via State Highway 6, but the Eisenhower Tunnel made travel from the western slope and eastern slope much more convenient. 
Directly above is the view heading westbound into the tunnel; The snowy photo was taken heading eastbound. Where the exact high point is in the road is anyone's guess. ;) 
One photo inside the tunnel. Interstate 70 in Colorado - Some photos of a drive along Interstate 70 in Colorado (Summer 2005). Loveland Ski Area - A ski area close to and east of the Eisenhower Tunnel. Home |