Denver — Denver County

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Denver — Denver County

Gold Mining Site CO • Denver County County
Description
Southwest of Denver in the Holy Cross Mountains, there are many small mines that produced lode gold. Some placer workings as well.
Historical Notes
Source: Colorado GOLD Prospecting (OoCities archive) — Prospecting Sites in Colorado. Compiled by Shawn Page; additional notes by Tom Ashworth and prospector reports (Tom Peden, Greg Ferris). Part of the 250-mile Colorado Mineral Belt — historically among the richest placer districts in the Rocky Mountains. Coordinates approximate the named town or district center — not a specific claim. Verify land status (BLM, state, private, fee digs) before prospecting. Southwest of Denver in the Holy Cross Mountains, there are many small mines that produced lode gold. Some placer workings as well.
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