Castle Concrete Pikeview Quarry, Colorado Springs
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ronjean
N 38° 56.070 W 104° 53.132
13S E 509921 N 4309514
The major source of red limestone for construction, landscaping, and paving in the area.
Waymark Code: WM5AB0
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 12/06/2008
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There are several quarries on the front range, this one is still active. A recent rock-slide evident in the photo gallery has stopped mining this week, but no injuries resulted. There are ongoing efforts to reclaim portions of this quarry and others nearby, to restore the green view of the mountains.
Type of Stone/Ore mined: Limestone
Associated Web Site: Not listed
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