Mineral Co

MINERAL COUNTY

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 Colorado –

http://mineralcountycolorado.com/

Creede & Mineral County Chamber of Commerce -

http://www.creede.com/

Mineral County, Colorado Counties – County Profile & Officials

http://www.ccionline.org/index.cfm/ID/80

Mineral County – Area Links - Sangres Site –

http://www.sangres.com/counties/ctymineral.htm

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

Rio Grande National Forest – Forest Service Site -

http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/riogrande/

Rio Grande National Forest – Links – Wikipedia Site -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Grande_National_Forest

Rio Grande National Forest Campgrounds –

http://www.forestcamping.com/dow/rockymtn/riog.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 History

Mineral County – Genealogy -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

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 ~

CREEDE

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 Airport ~ Creede Restaurants ~ Creede Businesses ~ Creede Outdoors/Sport/Businesses ~

Creede Arts ~ Creede Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~

~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~

Creede Town

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 –

http://www.creede.com/

Creede CO – Demographics – Links – Text – Wikipedia Site –

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creede,_Colorado

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 ~

Creede History

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 & 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://digital.denverlibrary.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/p15330coll22&CISOPTR=4478&CISOBOX=1&REC=1

Prospectors at Creede - 1890 Photo – Denver Public Library Site –

http://digital.denverlibrary.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/p15330coll21&CISOPTR=10088&CISOBOX=1&REC=1

Creede Town - 1892 Photo - Denver Public Library Site -

http://digital.denverlibrary.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/p15330coll22&CISOPTR=5984&CISOBOX=1&REC=12

Saloon at Creede – 1892 Photo - Denver Public Library Site -

http://digital.denverlibrary.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/p15330coll21&CISOPTR=10145&CISOBOX=1&REC=1

Creede – Part of Ore Pack Train 1894 Photo – Denver Public Library Site -

http://digital.denverlibrary.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/p15330coll21&CISOPTR=10108&CISOBOX=1&REC=1

Creede Fire - 1936 Photo - Denver Public Library Site -

http://digital.denverlibrary.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/p15330coll22&CISOPTR=4410&CISOBOX=1&REC=3

~ Creede History ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~

Creede Railroad History

The First D&RG Train Arriving in Creede – Photo 1892 – Denver Public Library Site -

http://digital.denverlibrary.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/p15330coll21&CISOPTR=10400&CISOBOX=1&REC=1

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://cozine.com/2008-november/creedes-abandonment/

Rock Mountain Division of NARCOA run on the Creede Branch -

http://www.rockymountaindiv.com/creede_br__2006.htm

~ Creede Railroad History ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~

Creede Mining History

Creede Mining History – MAP - Willowcreede Site

http://willowcreede.org/historicalpreservation/historicalpreservation.htm

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 Museums

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 Schools

Creede School District –

http://www.creedek12.net/

~ Creede Schools ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~

Mineral County Miner

Mineral County Miner Online News -

http://www.mineralcountyminer.com/

~ Mineral County Miner Online ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~

Creede Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

http://www.creede.com/events.html

~ Creede Calendar of Events ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~

Mineral County Airport

Mineral County Memorial Airport C24 -

http://www.airnav.com/airport/C24

~ Creede Airport ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~

Creede Restaurants

Creede Dining & Spirits – Listings – Links -

http://www.creede.com/local-businesses/dining-spirits.html

Antlers Riverside Restaurant – Fine dining - Executive Chef – Private dining for special occasions -

http://www.antlerslodge.com/dining.htm

Blue Creek Lodge Restaurant – Home cooking, fresh pies – friendly, relaxed atmosphere –

http://bluecreeklodge.net/restaurant.html

Cascada Bar & Grill – Mexican Food -

http://www.cascadagrill.com/

Cottonwood Cove Restaurant – Full Menu – scrumptious homemade pies –

http://www.cottonwoodcove.com/lodge/pu-restaurant.html

Creede Hotel & Restaurant – “Capturing the Allure of the 1890’s”

http://www.creedehotel.com/dining.htm

Kips Grill & Cantina - - Baja-style tacos –Hand crafted salsas, wild game burgers –organic coffee -more -

http://kipsgrill.com/

The Old Firehouse Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor –

http://www.theoldfirehouse.com/restaurant.html

Old Miners Inn – Food, East Coast Style Pizza – Music – People -

http://theoldminersinn.com/

Riverside Restaurant – Located at the Antlers Rio Grande Lodge -

http://www.antlerslodge.com/dining.htm

~ Creede Restaurants ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~

Creede Businesses

Local Businesses Categories – Listings -

http://www.creede.com/local-businesses/shopping.html

Local Business Services – Listings -

http://www.creede.com/local-businesses/services.html

Double D. Log and Custom Homes – “Our homes speak for themselves”

http://www.ddlog.com/

Gifts from the Heart Florist – Fresh Flowers & Wedding Planning -

http://www.brooke-stonellc.com/gfthflorist.html

Rio Grande Enterprises – Our automotive department offers a full service garage –

http://www.riograndeenterprises.com/auto.html

San Luis Valley Rural Electric Co-op – Providing power to the San Luis Valley since 1937 –

http://www.slvrec.com/

~ Creede Businesses ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~

Creede Arts

Creede Arts & Entertainment – Links –

http://www.creede.com/local-businesses/arts-entertainment.html

Creede Arts Council – Nonprofit organization –

http://creedeartscouncil.com/

ABRA Jewelry – Fine fashion signature pieces –

http://abrajewelry.com/

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 –

http://www.creederep.org/

Ed Knight Photo – Landscape, Nature Studio -

http://www.edknightphoto.com/

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

Creede Outdoor Adventures – Listings – Links –

http://www.creede.com/local-businesses/outdoor-adventures.html

Broadacres Ranch – World class fly fishing – Luxurious accommodations – 4 star dining –

http://www.broadacresranch.com/

Broken Arrow Ranch & Land Co. – Vacation Rentals –

http://www.brokenarrowcreede.com/

Circle Divide Outfitters – RC Ranch – Complete guide & packing services for fishing, hunting &

Scenic camping trips – day rides –

http://www.rcguestranch.com/

Creede OHV Club – Colorado Off Highway Club

http://www.creedeohvclub.com/

Creede Jeeping ATV Trails MAP – CO Directory Site –

http://www.coloradodirectory.com/maps/atvcreede.html

Creede Mountain Run –

http://creedemountainrun.com/

Creede-Wagon Wheel Gap Snowmobile Trails – CO Directory Site -

http://www.coloradodirectory.com/maps/snowmobilecreede.html

Last Chance Mine – Dig your own rocks – Cabins -

http://www.lastchancemine.com/lcm.html

Mountain Man Tours – “Guided Outdoor Adventures on the Rio Grande Headwaters” -

http://www.mountainmantours.com/

Ramble House – Since 1956 - Creede Guides & Outfitters –

http://www.ramblehouse.net/

Rio Grande Angler – “Fly Fishing Authority of the Upper Rio Grande” – Angler Fly Shop - Guide Service -

http://www.riograndeangler.com/

San Juan Snowcat – “Adventure of a Lifetime -13,250 feet – Highest Snowcat Access

in North America -

http://www.sanjuansnowcat.com/

San Juan Sports – Creede’s Outdoor Supplier Since 1974 – Listing –

http://www.sanjuansports.com

~ Creede Outdoors/Sport/Businesses ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~

Creede Lodging/RV Parks/Camping

Creede Lodging – Links –

http://www.creede.com/local-businesses/places-to-stay.html

The Antlers Rio Grande Lodge – “An old-fashioned American

Vacation – Modern Riverside Cabins/Rooms/RV Park – Private Fishing”-

http://www.antlerslodge.com/

Blessings Inn B&B – A warm, cozy inn with bright rooms, private Baths, and a delicious full breakfast -

http://www.blessingsinn.com/

Blue Creek Lodge – Lodge/Cabins/RV Park/Camp – “Haven for Fishermen, Hunters, Skiers, Hikers” -

http://www.coloradodirectory.com/bluecreeklodge/

Blue Spruce Ranch – Charming rustic log cabins with WiFi –

http://www.brucespruceranch.com/

Broadacres Ranch – 900 Acre Paradise - Devoted to Family Vacations & Fly Fishing -

http://www.broadacresranch.com/

Broken Arrow Ranch & Land Co. – Vacation Rentals –

http://www.brokenarrowcreede.com/

Bruce’s Snowshoe Lodge & B&B – Family Owned – “Your home away from home -

http://www.snowshoelodge.net/

~ Creede Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~

Bruce’s Snowshoe Lodge & B&B – Family Owned – “Your home

away from home -

http://www.snowshoelodge.net/

Cascada Cabins – Conveniently located -

http://www.cascadagrill.com/cabins.html

The Club at the Cliffs – A quiet mountain getaway – In the middle of town – breakfast included -

http://www.clubatcliffs.com/

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”

http://www.creedehotel.com/

Creede Main Street Cabin – Newly furnished three bedroom, one bath log cabin –

http://www.rinconrealestate.com/listings/r_creedemainstcabin.htm

4-U-R Ranch - “World Class Private Trout Fishing” – Fun Activities – Great Meals -

http://www.4urranch.com/

Goodnight’s Lonesome Dove – Campgrounds, Cabins & Lodging –

http://www.goodnightslonesomedove.com/

The House on Old Mill Road – newly remodeled private 2 bedroom house –

http://www.thehouseonoldmillroad.com/

Little Squaw Resort – A place where things are most peaceful when we keep it simple -

http://littlesquawresort.com/

Lost Trail Ranch – Guest Ranch, Horseback Riding & Outfitting Services –

http://www.lost-trail.com/

Mountain Views RV Resort – “Visit Southwest Colorado’s Premiere 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 -

http://www.oleoranch.com/

Phipps La Garita Ranch – Open to invited guests & members of the La Garita Club -

http://www.phippslagaritaranch.com/

RC Guest Ranch – Circle Divide Outfitters -

http://www.rcguestranch.com/

Rio Grande Enterprises – Cozy cabins for the whole family – Restaurant –

http://www.riograndeenterprises.com/

Wason Ranch – “Authentic, Informal Western Getaway” – From Fishing to Snowmobiling -

http://www.wasonranch.com/

Wolf Creek Ranch Ski Lodge – Closest Lodging to Wolf Creek Ski Area –

http://www.wolfcreekranchco.com/

~ Creede Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~ CREEDE ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~

WAGON WHEEL GAP

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

~ WAGON WHEEL GAP ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~

Wagon Wheel Gap History

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 (the gap) – 1880 – Denver Public Libray Site –

http://digital.denverlibrary.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/p15330coll22&CISOPTR=37870&CISOBOX=1&REC=11

Hot Springs Hotel & Cottages at Wagon Wheel Gap - 1890 Photo – Denver Public Library Site –

http://digital.denverlibrary.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/p15330coll21&CISOPTR=10962&CISOBOX=1&REC=3

~ Wagon Wheel Gap History ~ WAGON WHEEL GAP ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~

Wagon Wheel Gap Outdoors

The Pinnacles at Wagon Wheel Gap – Images by John Lovekin =

http://www.photoshopuser.com/members/portfolios/view/image/27365

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 Ranch - “World Class Private Trout Fishing” – Fun Activities – Great Meals -

http://www.4urranch.com/

Wason Ranch – “Authentic, Informal Western Getaway” – Fishing to Snowmobiling -

http://www.wasonranch.com/

~ Wagon Wheel Gap Lodging/RV Parks/Campground ~ WAGON WHEEL GAP ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~

WASON

CO 149, Southeast of Creede CO

Wason Ranch – “Authentic, Informal Western Getaway” – from Fishing to Snowmobiling -

http://www.wasonranch.com/

~ WASON ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~

WHEELER GEOLOGIC AREA

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.mountaintravelguide.com/Colorado/Mineral/Hiking/EastBellowsTrail.htm

~ WHEELER GEOLOGIC AREA ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~

WOLF CREEK PASS

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

Friends of Wolf Creek – Organization –

http://www.friendsofwolfcreek.org/

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

Changing a Tire on Wolf Creek Pass – Historic Photo -

http://museumtrail.org/WolfCreek.asp

Wolf Creek Pass – 1930 Photo – Denver Public Library Site –

http://digital.denverlibrary.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/p15330coll22&CISOPTR=14535&CISOBOX=1&REC=1

“Wolf Creek Pass” – The Song by Bill Fries & Chip Davis- Wikipedia Site -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf_Creek_Pass_(album)

Wolf Creek Backcountry – “Yurt Based Backcountry Skiing”

http://www.wolfcreekbackcountry.com/

~ WOLF CREEK PASS ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~

WOLF CREEK SKI

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” -

http://www.wolfcreekski.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://digital.denverlibrary.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/p15330coll22&CISOPTR=81289&CISOBOX=1&REC=1

Lodging

Wolf Creek Ranch Ski Lodge – “Year Round Resort” –

Closest Lodging to Wolf Creek Ski”

http://www.wolfcreekranchco.com/

~ WOLF CREEK SKI ~ MINERAL COUNTY ~