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Towns & Areas: ~ CREEDE ~ WAGON WHEEL GAP ~ WASON ~ WHEELER GEOLOGIC AREA ~ WOLF CREEK PASS ~ WOLF CREEK SKI ~ ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~ STATE OF COLORADO ~ 4 CORNERS SW USA ~
MINERAL COUNTY Links: ~ Mineral County History ~ ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
Mineral County & Creede – Creede Site – http://www.creede.com/min_cty.htm Mineral County, Colorado Counties – County Profile & Officials http://www.ccionline.org/counties/mineral.html Mineral County – Area Links - Sangres Site – http://www.sangres.com/counties/ctymineral.htm ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~ Mineral County – Statistics – Fed Stats Site - http://www.fedstats.gov/qf/states/08/08079.html Mineral County Bibliography http://comineral.homestead.com/MCbibliography.html Mineral County – Panoramic Aerial Images – created by Dr. William A. Bowen, Dept. of Geography – CSU Northridge Site - http://130.166.124.2/co_panorama_atlas/page41/page41.html Living in the San Juan Mountains: San Juan Traditional Cultural Properties Team Scoping Document http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/inventory/UsfSanJuanTCP.htm San Juan Mountains – Text – Links – Photos – Wikipedia Site – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Juan_Mountains San Juan National Forest – Divisions: Durango, Bayfield, Dolores, Pagosa Springs, Silverton, & Anasazi Heritage Center - USFS Site - http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/sanjuan/ San Juan National Forest – Large MAP – USFS Site - http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/sanjuan/maps/sjnf-map.htm San Juan National Forest – Sangres Site – http://sangres.com/forest/forestsj.htm The Silver Thread – MAP – CO Directory Site - http://www.coloradodirectory.com/maps/silverthread.html Link to: 4 CORNERS RIVERS for information on the Rio Grande River - ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
Mineral County – Roots Web Site - http://resources.rootsweb.ancestry.com/USA/CO/Mineral/ Mineral County Resources – http://comineral.homestead.com/resources.html Mineral County – History & Anecdotes - http://www.comineral.homestead.com/history.html Colorado Society of Hispanic Genealogy – Many Links - http://www.hispanicgen.org/links.html#county Mineral County WWII - Army & Air Force Casualties - http://www.accessgenealogy.com/worldwar/colorado/mineral.htm Mineral County Ghost Towns – Interactive MAP – Ghost Towns Site - http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/co/comineral.html US 50 - A brief history of America’s backbone & how it came to pass through central Colorado – Route 50 Site – by Alvin Edlund, Jr. – CO Central Magazine - http://www.route50.com/history.htm ~ Mineral County History ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
20 Miles Northwest of South Fork on CO 149 on the road to Lake City Links: ~ Creede Town ~ Creede History ~ Creede Railroad History ~ Creede Mining History ~ Creede Museums ~ Creede Schools ~ Mineral County Miner Online ~ Creede Calendar of Events ~ Creede Clubs ~ Creede Restaurants ~ Creede Businesses ~ Creede Outdoors/Sport/Businesses ~ Creede Arts ~ Creede Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~ ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
CO 149, Northwest of South Fork CO on the road to Lake City CO Nicholas Creede stuck silver at Monarch & Little Charms, in 1889
Creede CO, Official Site – Getting Here – Creede Site http://www.creede.com/gethere.htm Creede, General Area Information, One of the 100 Best Art Towns - Photos - Sangres Site - http://www.sangres.com/places/creede.htm Creede & Mineral County Activities & Attractions – Listings - http://www.creede.com/attract.htm#museum Willow Creede Reclamation Committee – Improve water quality & habitat – reduce flood risk – reclaim areas – More - http://www.willowcreede.org/index.htm ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
From Ute Hunting Ground to Silver Mining Boom Town – Scroll to Fortunes Made and Lost – Gamblers & Outlaws – More http://www.creede.com/creede.htm History of Creede – History of some Outlaws - Wason Ranch Site - http://www.wasonranch.com/creede.htm Wyatt Earp - Bat Masterson - Soapy Smith - Bob Ford - Poker Alice - Calamity Jane all lived in Creede – Two pages – Text – Images - Ellen’s Place Site - http://www.ellensplace.net/hcg_f12b.html ~ Creede History ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~ Creede & The Bachelor Loop –Scroll to: History – Mines – Outlaws – Text – Images – Links – Rozylowicz Family Site - http://www.rozylowicz.com/retirement/southwest2006/southwest2006-1.html Creede Ghost Towns Site – Photos by Dolores Steele & Todd Underwood http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/co/creede.html Waiting for Mail at Creede – 1885 Photo – Denver Public Library Site - http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?11001536+Z-1536 Prospectors at Creede - 1890 Photo – Denver Public Library Site – http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?20004582+CHS.X4582 Creede Town - 1892 Photo - Denver Public Library Site - http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?20004469+CHS.X4469 Saloon at Creede – 1892 Photo - Denver Public Library Site - http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?20004511+CHS.X4511 Creede Town – 1892 Photo - Denver Public Library Site - http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?10007914+X-7914 Creede – Part of Ore Pack Train 1894 Photo – Denver Public Library Site - http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?20004590+CHS.X4590 Creede Fire - 1936 Photo - Denver Public Library Site - http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?10007460+X-746 ~ Creede History ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
The First D&RG Train Arriving in Creede – Photo 1892 – Denver Public Library Site - http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?20004501+CHS.X4501 Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Site about Creede – History & Photos – http://www.narrowgauge.org/ncmap/excursion7_creede.html Creede – D&RG Railroad - MAP - Links – Photos – Ghost Depot Site – http://ghostdepot.com/rg/mainline/san%20juan%20branch/creede.htm Abandoned Railroad Creede Branch – Historical Photo – CO Magazine Site - http://www.cozine.com/archive/cc1999/00630065.html Train near Creede Historical Photo - West Bound – 7 Cars – Photos West Site http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?00010118 D&RG Railroad Number 7 Ore-Cars – 1895 Photo - Denver Public Library Site – http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?10007477+X-7477 Rock Mountain Division of NARCOA – Creede Branch Gallery – http://rockymountaindivision.com/creede_branch.htm ~ Creede Railroad History ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
Creede Mining History – Complete Report with Text, MAPS – Charts, More – Willowcreede Site - PFD Site – Long Download - http://www.willowcreede.org/historicalpreservation/Holy%20Moses%20Report.pdf Mining in the San Juans – The Miners “They Builded Better Than They Knew” – by Duane A. Smith – UC Press – Text - Images - Mountain Studies Site - http://www.mountainstudies.org/DataBank/History/Miners.htm ~ Creede Mining History ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
Creede Historic Museum – Museum Trail Site - http://www.museumtrail.org/creedehistoricmuseum.asp Creede Underground Mining Museum – Museum Trail Site - http://www.museumtrail.org/CreedeUndergroundMiningMuseum.asp ~ Creede Museums ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
Creede School District – Lamb Elementary School http://shell.amigo.net/~miners/Lamb/Lamb.html Creede Junior & Senior High Schools http://shell.amigo.net/~miners/CHS ~ Creede Schools ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
Mineral County Miner Online News - http://www.mineralcountyminer.com/ ~ Mineral County Miner Online ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
Calendar of Events http://www.creede.com/calendar/default.asp ~ Creede Calendar of Events ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
Creede Clubs –Listings – http://www.creede.com/businessdirectory/frontend/view_buslist.asp?c=8&s=45 ~ Creede Clubs ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
Creede Dining & Spirits – Listings – http://www.creede.com/businessdirectory/frontend/view_buslist.asp?c=2&s=3 Cascada Bar & Grill – Creede Hotel & Restaurant – “Capturing the Allure of the 1890’s” http://www.creedehotel.com/dining.htm The Old Firehouse Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor – http://www.theoldfirehouse.com/restaurant.html Riverside Restaurant – Located at the Antlers Rio Grande Lodge - http://www.antlerslodge.com/dining.htm ~ Creede Restaurants ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
Local Businesses Categories – http://www.creede.com/businessdirectory/frontend/view_cats.asp Double D. Log and Custom Homes – “Our homes speak for themselves” Mountaineer Movie Theater – http://www.creede.com/businessdirectory/frontend/view_buslist.asp?c=8&s=49 ~ Creede Businesses ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
Creede Art Organizations – http://www.creede.com/businessdirectory/frontend/view_buslist.asp?c=6&s=37 Art Galleries, Studios & Gift Shops – Listings – http://www.creede.com/businessdirectory/frontend/view_buslist.asp?c=5&s=32 Gift & Specialty Shops – Listings – http://www.creede.com/businessdirectory/frontend/view_buslist.asp?c=5&s=30 Artspaces by Angela – Gallery – Angela Hague – Contemporary Painter - http://www.artspacesbyangela.com/ Bristol Yarnworks Studio – Hand-woven cashmere & silk garments - http://www.bristolyarnworks.com/ Creede Repertory Theater – David Montgomery – Paintings – http://www.davidmontgomerypaintings.com/index.htm Quiller Gallery – Since 1970 - Steven Quiller – Paintings - http://www.quillergallery.com/ Rare Things Gallery – Eclectic Gallery – Designer Jewelry – Antiques, Decorative Arts – Collectibles - http://www.rarethingsgallery.com/ J Thompson Gallery – Artist – Painting - http://www.jthompsongallery.com/ ~ Creede Arts ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
Creede Outdoors/Sport/Businesses
Sports – Supply Stores – Listings - http://www.creede.com/businessdirectory/frontend/view_buslist.asp?c=8&s=48 Businesses in Winter Sports – Listings – http://www.creede.com/businessdirectory/frontend/view_buslist.asp?c=8&s=51 Businesses in Horses & Horseback Riding – Listings – http://www.creede.com/businessdirectory/frontend/view_buslist.asp?c=8&s=43 ~ Creede Outdoors/Sport/Businesses ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~ Businesses in Guides & Outfitters – Listings – http://www.creede.com/businessdirectory/frontend/view_buslist.asp?c=8&s=48 Mountain Man Tours – “Guided Outdoor Adventures on the Rio Grande Headwaters” - http://www.mountainmantours.com/ Rio Grande Angler – “Fly Fishing Authority of the Upper Rio Grande” – http://www.riograndeangler.com/ San Juan Mountain Snow Treks – “Enter into the magic of Back County hut to hut skiing” http://www.sanjuansnowtreks.com/mlatestinfo.htm San Juan Snowcat – “Adventure of a Lifetime -13,250 feet – Highest Snowcat Access in North America - http://www.heliskiguide.com/overview.cfm/coh11.htm San Juan Sports – Creede’s Outdoor Supplier Since 1974 – Listing – http://www.colorado.com/colorado_listing_info.php?business_id=3601 Creede Jeeping ATV Trails MAP – CO Directory Site – http://www.coloradodirectory.com/maps/atvcreede.html Creede-Wagon Wheel Gap Snowmobile Trails – CO Directory Site - http://www.coloradodirectory.com/maps/snowmobilecreede.html Ranger District Offices – Conejos Peak (La Jara CO), Divide Ranger (Del Norte & Creede CO), Saguache (Saguache CO) Rio Grande National Forest Site – http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/riogrande/contact/districts/ ~ Creede Outdoors/Sport/Businesses ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
Creede Lodging/RV Parks/Camping
Creede Cabins/Cottages – Listings - http://www.creede.com/businessdirectory/frontend/view_buslist.asp?c=1&s=4 Creede Guest Ranches & Resorts – Listings - http://www.creede.com/businessdirectory/frontend/view_buslist.asp?c=1&s=5 Creed RV Parks - Campgrounds – Listings - http://www.creede.com/businessdirectory/frontend/view_buslist.asp?c=1&s=7 Amethyst Inn – “Newly Decorated – Warm & Welcoming Atmosphere” - Downtown Creede - http://www.amethystinncreede.com/ ~ Creede Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~ The Antlers Rio Grande Lodge – “An old-fashioned American Vacation – Modern Riverside Cabins/Rooms/RV Park – Private Fishing”- Blessings Inn B&B – A warm, cozy inn with bright rooms, private Baths, and a delicious full breakfast - Blue Creek Lodge – Lodge/Cabins/RV Park/Camp – “Haven for Fishermen, Hunters, Skiers, Hikers” - http://www.coloradodirectory.com/bluecreeklodge/ Broadacres Ranch – 900 Acre Paradise - Devoted to Family Vacations & Fly Fishing - http://www.broadacresranch.com/ ~ Creede Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~ Bruce’s Snowshoe Lodge & B&B – Family Owned – “Your home away from home - Cascada Cabins – http://www.cascadagrill.com/index.htm The Club at the Cliffs – A quiet mountain getaway – In the middle of town – breakfast included - Cottonwood Cove Guest Ranch – “A Little Bit of Heaven....Nestled in the Rockies” http://www.cottonwoodcove.com/ Creede Hotel & Restaurant – “Towns oldest lodging & dinning – Small Town Hospitality” 4-U-R Ranch - “World Class Private Trout Fishing” – Fun Activities – Great Meals - ~ Creede Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~ The Little Gold Dust Guest Ranch B&B – “We are Colorado’s best kept secret” – Ultimate Privacy & Seclusion - http://www.littlegolddust.com/ Lost Trail Ranch – Guest Ranch, Horseback Riding & Outfitting Services – Mountain Views RV Resort – “Visit Southwest Colorado’s Premere RV Park & Resort” – Jeep Rentals - http://www.mountainviewsrvcreede.com/ The Old Firehouse B&B – “In the Heart of Downtown Creede” - http://www.theoldfirehouse.com/ Oleo Ranch – Private Fishing – Scenic Trails – Hunting - Wason Ranch – “Authentic, Informal Western Getaway” – From Fishing to Snowmobiling - ~ Creede Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
14 miles Northwest of South Fork CO on CO 149 Links: ~ Wagon Wheel Gap History ~ Wagon Wheel Gap Outdoors ~ Wagon Wheel Gap Lodging/RV Parks/Campground ~ ~ WAGON WHEEL GAP ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
Wagon Wheel Gap CO 149, between South Fork CO & Creede CO
Wagon Wheel Gap – Colorado Directory Site http://www.coloradodirectory.com/wagonwheelgap/ Where is Wagon Wheel Gap – MAP - CO Directory Site - http://www.coloradodirectory.com/wagonwheelgap/map.html Wagon Wheel Gap to Creede - Branch Railroad built by David Moffett Scroll to Creede: Text with Links – Wikipedia Site - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Moffat Stoney Pass Fall Colors – Images – http://internet.roadrunner.com/~chscully/fall_2000/fall_color_2000.html ~ WAGON WHEEL GAP ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
Wagon Wheel Gap Route of the Denver & Rio Grande Railway. Historical Foundation – Photos – Text - http://www.wagon-wheel-gap-route.freehomepage.com/Default.htm Wagon Wheel Gap – Links – Ghost Depot Site – http://ghostdepot.com/rg/mainline/san%20juan%20branch/wagon%20wheel%20gap.htm Wagon Wheel Gap – Photographs, Collection,– Listed Alphabetically – Scroll to Wagon Wheel Gap Denver Public Library Site - http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/award97/codhtml/hawpSubjects363.html ~ Wagon Wheel Gap History ~ WAGON WHEEL GAP ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~ Wagon Wheel Gap Village – 1900 Photo – Denver Public Library Site - http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?20005133+CHS.X5133 Wagon Wheel Gap (the gap) – 1800 Photo – Denver Public Library Site – http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?20102176+CHS.J2176 Wagon Wheel Gap (the gap) – 1880 – Denver Public Libray Site – http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?00301671+WHJ-1671 Wagon Wheel Gap Cabins – 1875 Photo - Denver Public Library Site - http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?00130140+C-140 Hot Springs Hotel & Cottages at Wagon Wheel Gap - 1890 Photo – Denver Public Library Site – http://www.photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?20005213+CHS.X5213 Trout Fishing at Wagon Wheel Gap – 1880 - Photo – Denver Public Library Site – http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?00301673+WHJ-1673 Wagon Wheel Gap Historic Photo DRGW Railroad (at the gap) Photo – Denver Public Library - http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?00010117 Train between Wagon Wheel Gap and Watson – 1949 Photo – Denver Public Library Site – http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?00401700+RR-1700 Masonic Park Historic DRGW Railroad Photo by O. C. Perry – Denver Public Library Site - http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?00010116 ~ Wagon Wheel Gap History ~ WAGON WHEEL GAP ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
Mineral Hot Springs http://geoheat.oit.edu/colorado.htm#mineral The Pinnacles at Wagon Wheel Gap – Images by John Lovekin = http://www.photoshopuser.com/members/portfolios/view/image/27365 MAP of the Silver Thread Scenic Byway – Sangres Site http://www.sangres.com/maps/images/silverthread1.gif Photos along the Silver Thread Scenic Byway – Sangres Site - http://www.sangres.com/byways/silverthread1.htm The Silver Thread Scenic Byway – MAP – CO Directory Site - http://www.coloradodirectory.com/maps/silverthread.html ~ Wagon Wheel Gap Outdoors ~ WAGON WHEEL GAP ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
Wagon Wheel Gap Lodging/RV Parks/Campground
Blue Creek Lodge, RV, Campground – “Haven for fisherman, Hunters, Skiers, Hikers, Photographers” http://www.coloradodirectory.com/bluecreeklodge/ Cottonwood Cove Lodge, Cabins, Restaurant, Jeeps & Rafts http://www.cottonwoodcove.com/ 4-U-R Ranchanch - “World Class Private Trout Fishing” – Fun Activities – Great Meals - Wason Ranch – “Authentic, Informal Western Getaway” – Fishing to Snowmobiling - ~ Wagon Wheel Gap Lodging/RV Parks/Campground ~ WAGON WHEEL GAP ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
CO 149, Southeast of Creede CO
Wason Ranch – “Authentic, Informal Western Getaway” – from Fishing to Snowmobiling - ~ WASON ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
In the SE La Garita Wilderness NE of Creede, no access roads
Wheeler Geologic Area – Photo & Short Narrative - Sangres Site http://www.sangres.com/features/wheelergeologic.htm Wheeler Geologic Area – Photo - Wikipedia Site – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheeler_Geologic_Area Wheeler Geologic Area – Photo by Jack Brauer - http://www.widerange.org/photo.php?id=584&gallery=LargeFormat Wheeler Geologic Area – Text & Photos - Summit Post Site – John Freemont http://www.summitpost.com/show/mountain_link.pl/mountain_id/1727 “Biking to the city of Gnomes” – Cyberwest Magazine - http://www.cyberwest.com/cw10/10gnome.html East Bellows Trail #790 – Rio Grande National Forest – http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/riogrande/recreation/trails/790.shtml ~ WHEELER GEOLOGIC AREA ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
Wolf Creek Pass – Wikipedia Site – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf_Creek_Pass Wolf Creek Pass, Sangres Site http://www.sangres.com/features/wolfcreekpass.htm Wolf Creek Pass – Photos – Eagle Free Enterprises - http://www.pictures.eaglefreeenterprises.com/wolf_creek_2001.htm View from the East along Highway 160 – Gallery of Photos – Pagosa Site - http://pagosa.com/adventure/scenery/160east/index.htm Wolf Creek Pass Image – by John Lovekin – http://www.photoshopuser.com/members/portfolios/view/image/27366 Construction Photos of Wolf Creek Pass Highway – http://www.dot.state.co.us/wolfcreekpass/photos.cfm Changing a Tire on Wolf Creek Pass – Historic Photo - http://museumtrail.org/WolfCreek.asp Wolf Creek Pass – 1930 Photo – Denver Public Library Site – http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?10017548+X-17548 “Wolf Creek Pass” – The Song by Bill Fries & Chip Davis- http://www.narrowgauge.org/4x4/cw_pages/lyrics/spirit/wcp.html ~ WOLF CREEK PASS ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
On US 160 about half way between South Fork & Pagosa Springs WOLF CREEK SKI – “The Most Snow in Colorado” Wolf Creek Ski – “High Alpine Ski Resort” - Wolf Creek Web Cam – http://www.wolfcreekski.com/webcam.asp Friends of Wolf Creek – Organization – http://www.friendsofwolfcreek.org/ Wolf Creek Trip Report – Scroll to Photos – Canyoneering Association – Crystal Canyons Photography – http://www.crystalcanyons.net/Pages/TripReports/ACAFall2003.shtm Wolf Creek Backcountry – “Yurt Based Backcountry Skiing” http://www.wolfcreekbackcountry.com/ Wolf Creek Ski Area History – Text with Photos – CO Ski History Site - http://www.coloradoskihistory.com/areahistory/wolfcreek.html Wolf Creek Ski Area – 1950 Photo – Denver Public Library Site – http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?00401980+RR-1980
Lodging Wolf Creek Ranch Ski Lodge – “Year Round Resort” – Closest Lodging to Wolf Creek Ski” http://www.wolfcreekco.com/ranch/welcome.cfm Alpine Accents Chalets - “Luxury European-Style Chalets” http://www.alpineaccents.info/ ~ WOLF CREEK SKI ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~
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