view gallery NW5.6 km | Mosquito Pass - Leadville, CO in Offroad Trails Mosquito Pass, reaching 13,185 feet, is said to be the highest pass accessible to vehicular travel in Colorado. Once used to haul mining supplies and passengers, this road is now used for off-road use and Burro Races. posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 08/18/2009 last visited: 06/06/2016 |
view gallery N6.4 km | Mosquito Pass - Leadville, CO in American Guide Series Mosquito Pass, reaching 13,185 feet, is said to be the highest pass accessible to vehicular travel in Colorado. Once used to haul mining supplies and passengers, this road is now used for off-road use and Burro Races. posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 08/24/2009 last visited: 09/19/2015 |
view gallery N6.4 km | Mosquito Pass - Leadville, CO in Wagon Roads and Trails Mosquito Pass, reaching 13,185 feet, is said to be the highest pass accessible to vehicular travel in Colorado. Once used to haul mining supplies and passengers, this road is now used for off-road use and Burro Races. posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 08/09/2009 last visited: 09/19/2015 |
view gallery N6.4 km | Mosquito Pass - 13,185 feet - Leadville, CO in Elevation Signs Mosquito Pass, reaching 13,185 feet, is said to be the highest pass accessible to vehicular travel in Colorado. posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 08/09/2009 last visited: 09/19/2015 |
view gallery N6.4 km | J.L. "Father" Dyer - Mosquito Pass, CO in Citizen Memorials Mosquito Pass, reaching 13,185 feet, is the highest pass accessible to vehicular travel in Colorado. This rugged pass from South Park to Leadville was frequented by "Father" Dyer, "The Snowshoe Itinerant." posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 01/26/2010 last visited: 09/19/2015 |
view gallery N6.4 km | Rev. John L Dyer - Mosquito Pass - Leadville, CO, USA in Etched in Stone Mosquito Pass, outside Leadville, Colorado, reaches 13,185 feet. Reverend John L Dyer braved the cold, snow and avalanche to bring the word of family and God to the people of Leadville. posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 06/24/2010 last visited: 09/19/2015 |
view gallery N7.2 km | New London Mine - Leadville, CO in Mines On the eastern side of Mosquito Pass, the New London Mine and Mill are picturesque reminders of the mining industries on these mountains. posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 08/25/2009 last visited: 10/02/2021 |
view gallery N7.2 km | New London Mine - Leadville, CO in American Guide Series On the eastern side of Mosquito Pass, the New London Mine and Mill are picturesque reminders of the industries on this mountain. posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 08/27/2009 last visited: 10/02/2021 |
view gallery N7.9 km | North London Mill - Leadville, CO in Mills and Gins During the gold and silver rushes around Leadville in the late 1800s, the London Mines became one of the most productive mines in the area. posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 12/12/2009 last visited: 10/02/2021 |
view gallery W9.3 km | Tabor Cabin - Leadville, CO in American Guide Series Horace Tabor was the greatest of Colorado's Silver Kings. The cabin at his precious Matchless Mine was where his beloved Baby Doe was found dead in 1935. posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 08/24/2009 last visited: 08/31/2017 |
view gallery W9.3 km | Matchless Mine - Leadville, CO in U.S. National Register of Historic Places Added in 2010, the Matchless Mine is being carefully restored and protected by volunteers as there has been vandalism and souvenir hunters. posted by: Outspoken1 location: Colorado date approved: 09/03/2017 last visited: never |
view gallery W9.3 km | Baby Doe Dies at Her Post Guarding Matchless Mine in News Article Locations Horace Tabor was the greatest of Colorado's Silver Kings during the "Silver Boom." His precious Matchless Mine is the most famous of all he had invested in. This is where his wife "Baby Doe" was found dead on March 7, 1935. posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 08/16/2009 last visited: 08/31/2017 |
view gallery W9.3 km | Matchless Mine - Leadville, CO in Mines Horace Tabor was the greatest of Colorado's SIlver Kings during the "Silver Boom." His precious Matchless Mine is the most famous of all he had investing in. posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 08/16/2009 last visited: 08/31/2017 |
view gallery W9.3 km | Baby Doe's Cabin - Leadville, CO in Unoccupied Buildings, Shacks, and Cabins Horace Tabor was the greatest of Colorado's Silver Kings during the "Silver Boom." His precious Matchless Mine is the most famous of all he had investing in. posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 08/16/2009 last visited: 08/31/2017 |
view gallery W9.3 km | Matchless Mine - Leadville, CO in American Guide Series Horace Tabor was the greatest of Colorado's Silver Kings during the "Silver Boom." His precious Matchless Mine is the most famous of all he had investing in. posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 08/24/2009 last visited: 08/31/2017 |
view gallery NE9.5 km | Paris Mill - Park County, CO in Mills and Gins Located in Buckskin Gulch on County Road 8. posted by: mr.volkswagen location: Colorado date approved: 03/12/2020 last visited: never |
view gallery NW10.5 km | Birdseye Gulch - Leadville, CO in Offroad Trails Moderate to difficult trail leading from 91 to 7th Street in Leadville, Colorado, with views of Mosquito Range and access to additional trails. posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 08/21/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery S10.5 km | Weston Pass - Leadville, CO in Wagon Roads and Trails Weston Pass, which once carried mining supplies and travelers over the Weston Peak from Fairplay and Leadville, crosses at 11,921 feet. posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 08/09/2009 last visited: 09/19/2015 |
view gallery S10.5 km | Weston Pass - 11,921 Feet - Leadville, CO in Elevation Signs Weston Pass, which once carried mining supplies and travelers over the Weston Peak from Fairplay and Leadville, crosses at 11,921 feet. posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 08/09/2009 last visited: 09/19/2015 |
view gallery W10.5 km | 1906 Colorado and Southern Locomotive, Train Depot--Leadville Colorado in Locomotives This locomotive sits on permanent display in front of the Leadville, Colorado train depot. posted by: flowerbear location: Colorado date approved: 08/04/2008 last visited: 08/31/2017 |
view gallery W10.5 km | Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad - Leadville, CO in Scenic Railroads Leadville, Colorado was the origin of the silver and gold rushes that propelled many prospectors out west. As the highest incorporated city, at an elevation of 10,340 feet, transportation for both people and supplies was a monumental achievement. posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 12/03/2009 last visited: 08/31/2017 |
view gallery W10.5 km | Leadville, Colorado and Southern Train Depot, Leadville, Colorado in Train Stations/Depots This train depot is located in Leadville, Colorado. The highest town in the USA, it sits at 10,430 feet. Breathing is a little difficult, so you don't try to get anywhere really quickly. posted by: flowerbear location: Colorado date approved: 08/04/2008 last visited: 08/31/2017 |
view gallery W10.6 km | Leadville, Colorado in American Guide Series Leadville, Colorado at 10,430 feet above sea level is also known as "The Magic City", "The Cloud City", and "The Two-Mile High City" and is the highest incorporated city in North America. posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 08/14/2009 last visited: 08/11/2012 |
view gallery W10.6 km | HIGHEST - Incorporated City in North America in Superlatives Leadville, Colorado at 10,430 feet above sea level is also known as "The Magic City", "The Cloud City", and "Two-Mile High City" and is the highest incorporated city in North America. posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 08/13/2009 last visited: 08/31/2017 |
view gallery W10.6 km | John B "Texas Jack" Omohundro - Leadville, CO in Colorado Historical Markers Located on Highway 24 on the south end of Leadville, along with other historical markers, this marker is a tribute to the beloved "Texas Jack" who resided here. posted by: 94RedRover location: Colorado date approved: 08/13/2009 last visited: 08/31/2017 |
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