GILMAN — Eagle County

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GILMAN — Eagle County

Gold Mining Site CO • Eagle County County
Description
Gilman is in the Battle Mountain or Red Cliff district, in southeast part of the county. On northeast flank of the Sawatch Range between Gilman and Redcliff, about 20 miles north of Leadville, is the location of Eagle Mine, which was fourth largest zinc mine in America with copper, lead, silver and a by-product of gold. The Battle Mountain area mines operated 1877-78 and most produced a by-product of gold.
Historical Notes
Source: Gold Fever Prospecting — Colorado Gold Panning Locations. Compiled by Tom Ashworth (Prospectors Cache / goldfeverprospecting.com). Documented gold mining or prospecting area. Coordinates geocoded to the named town or district. Verify claim status, private land, and current regulations before prospecting. Gilman is in the Battle Mountain or Red Cliff district, in southeast part of the county. On northeast flank of the Sawatch Range between Gilman and Redcliff, about 20 miles north of Leadville, is the location of Eagle Mine, which was fourth largest zinc mine in America with copper, lead, silver and a by-product of gold. The Battle Mountain area mines operated 1877-78 and most produced a by-product of gold.
Status / Verification historical_site — Legendary or approximate

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