South Platte River — Jefferson County

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South Platte River — Jefferson County

Gold Mining Site CO • Jefferson County County
Description
Along the South Platte River all gravel bars contain placer gold. Also along Cherry Creek, Dry Creek and Cottonwood Creek in T5S R66W and R67W had many productive placer workings. All regional tributary gravels contain placer gold.
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. Along the South Platte River all gravel bars contain placer gold. Also along Cherry Creek, Dry Creek and Cottonwood Creek in T5S R66W and R67W had many productive placer workings. All regional tributary gravels contain placer gold.
Status / Verification active — Legendary or approximate

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