Since 1996, we have been accumulating historical information about Log Hill Mesa. The purpose of this web site is to summarize our progress to date for anyone who may be interested in our efforts. 

Recently Published!!

In this book, we have documented our knowledge of the people and events that have brought Log Hill Mesa to the present. The early settlers had to work very hard to eke out a living from the land. Nearby residents often referred to the people on LHM as “Loghillers”, a somewhat pejorative term roughly akin to “Hillbillies”. To many, moving off of LHM to the city (any city) was a big social advancement.                                                                

By 1970, people with “deep pockets” started buying up land for themselves or on speculation to meet a developing market for retirement homes or second homes.  The value of land has soared since then and, until about two years ago, continued unabated.

We are selling the book for $10.00 which is our cost of printing.  There are 86 pages on high quality paper.

This book can be referenced at: The Ouray County History Museum, Ouray, CO; The Ouray Public Library, Ouray, CO; The Ridgway Public Library, Ridgway, CO; The Montrose Public Library, Montrose, CO; The Museum of the Mountain West, Montrose, CO; The Montrose History Museum, Montrose, CO; and, The Ouray County Ranch History Museum, Colona, CO.

To order the book or to request additional information, please click here to go to the “Contact Us” page.  Books will be delivered in the Montrose/Ridgway area at no additional cost.  Outside of that area, books can be mailed via the USPS.