Kathryn McGaughey
1 book in the catalogue, published 2003.
Kathryn McGaughey wrote Below the Rimrocks, an account of Paradox Valley in western Colorado and the country around it. It is the only book of hers in the Western Reflections catalogue.
About Kathryn McGaughey
We know Kathryn McGaughey through the book. Searches turned up no reliable biography of her, no birth or death dates and no list of other works, so we have not written any of those. What we can say comes from the book's record: it was published in the early 2000s, covers Paradox Valley, and sits in our History category.
What the books share
Below the Rimrocks follows one valley across a long stretch of time, from Native American inhabitants and exploration through the pioneers to the plain folk of the early twentieth century. Our description picks out a harsh lifestyle, murderous villains, overbearing land holders and cattle rustlers. It also stresses the valley's river, which runs across the floor and not along it.
The subjects this author is catalogued under. Open Library record.
Next steps for readers of this author
Planning a loop through canyon country
Use the byway's guide to string together a day trip with a Bedrock and Paradox spur, then add a stop at the Montrose museum. Reading a chapter of her book before each stop gives the drive some structure.
Asking where her papers might be
Because we found no biography, a local archive is the next step. Write to the Montrose County museum or the Mesa archives with her name and the book's title, and ask only whether they hold anything.
Go deeper
Little is on record about the author herself, so her place is the better guide. The resources below describe western Colorado's canyon country and the museums that keep its past.
Museum of the Mountain West
A Montrose museum that says its mission is to teach the history and culture of the American West through restored historic buildings and artifacts. Its site lists tours, buildings and indoor displays.
Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway
The byway runs from Whitewater to Placerville, with spurs that include Bedrock and Paradox. Its site is organized by heritage, geology, wildlife and a mile marker road trip guide.
Western Slope, Colorado Encyclopedia
Defines the Western Slope as the part of Colorado west of the Continental Divide and covers its rivers, land and the early conflict between cattle and sheep ranchers.
Good to know
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