Colorado Geological Survey

Mining in the Gold Brick Mining District of Colorado Colorado Geological Survey

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of ?Geology and Ore Deposits of Gold Brick Colorado?. Unavailable since 1916, this publication was originally compiled by the Colorado Geological Survey. This volume includes important insights into the history of the Gold Brick Mining District, as well as its local geography and economic geology. Also included are the histories and locations of historic mines in this important Colorado Mining District, including the Cortland, Carter, Raymond, Gold Links, Sacramento, Bassick, Sandy Hook, Chronicle, Grand Prize, Chloride, Granite Mountain, Lucille, Gray Mountain, Hilltop, Maggie Mitchell, Silver Islet, Revenue, Roosevelt, Carbonate King and others. In addition to hardrock mining, are also included are details on gold placer mining in this portion of Colorado. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As such, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.