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TitleAbandoned mine land South of Ouray, Colorado, U.S. Highway 550
DescriptionThis area was settled in 1875 as gold and silver mines opened up. Subsequently lead, copper and zinc were also mined here. Today we only see scars and tailing piles.
LocationUSA ▹ Colorado ▹ Ouray. Near Ouray.
PhotographerDexter Perkins. 1999.
CollectionE191030993F-14.
Key wordsmine, Ouray
Tech details292 KB. Vista. Canon EOS Rebel, 55mm, Kodak Elite Chrome 100 ASA.
GeoDIL number1745
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