American Eagles Gold Mine - Victor CO
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condor1
N 38° 44.010 W 105° 08.280
13S E 488005 N 4287212
The American Eagles Gold Mine is actually one of 3 mines being part of the American Eagles Group all bought by Winfield Scott Stratton in 1895
Waymark Code: WMJ7H2
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 10/06/2013
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This is what the Victor's History Website
(LINK) tells about this particular mine............
The American Eagles Group consisted of three shafts and reached its maximum depth in 1902, and at the time it was the deepest shaft at 1,540 feet deep and was also the highest mine in the district at 10, 570 feet above sea level.
Little is known about the actual production since Stratton's mines were all privately held, and following his death in 1902 they were held by the Stratton Estate.
Mining continued off and on and the Eagles was reopened in 1924 by the Stratton Leasing Company. In 1936 a rich vein of ore was found between the 19th and 21st levels. The American Eagles was worked until 1940 when it was shut down for good.
Parking is available at the top of the American Eagles; an overflow lot for larger vehicles is located just below the headframe.
This
(LINK) will access a pdf map on how to get to this historic mine and the fantastic Scenic Overlook.
Oh, and this
(LINK) will take you to the Official Brochure for the American Eagles Mine and Overlook. Compliments of the Cripple Creek and Victor Mining Company who established this historic site and maintains it for visitors to the region.