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https://westernmininghistory.com/map/

If you finish looking through your recourses, click on this link and zoom into the state of Colorado. Explore the map to see more active mining towns in Colorado.

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History of Western Mining

The western portion of the United States was mined sporadically and on a small scale as early as the late 1600's by Spanish miners. However, it was not until the 1848 discovery of gold in California that a relentless pursuit of mineral wealth began in the western states.

The California Gold Rush that followed the 1848 discovery was the largest and most important event in the opening of the western frontier, and it set the stage for many more smaller rushes and booms throughout the west.

In the late 1850's, the Pike's Peak Gold Rush in Colorado signaled the first major push into the Rocky Mountains. At about the same time, silver was discovered at the Comstock Lode in western Nevada. In California, Mining was beginning to wane after 10 years of frenzied mining and prospecting and the Comstock discovery resulted in an exodus of miners to the new district. The town of Virginia City would be built at the site of the Comstock lode, which would become one of the greatest ore deposits ever discovered.

By the 1860's prospectors were pushing into every corner of the vast mountainous west in search of riches. Mining towns sprang up in remote places throughout the region. Colorado experienced an enormous silver boom at Leadville in the 1870's. Gold discoveries in the native american territory in the Black Hills of South Dakota would start a new gold rush in the late 1870's.

As electrification started in the United States, copper would become a valuable commodity and the great copper mining districts would rise to prominence, the greatest of them at Butte, Montana - possibly the most valuable mining district in the world.

Late major discoveries were made at Cripple Creek in Colorado in the 1890's, and at Goldfield, Nevada in the first decade of the twentieth century. Cripple creek would become one of the world's great mining districts. Goldfield would become the greatest example of boom and bust in the history of the mining west and by the 1920's much of it lay in ruins.

The mining history of the western United States is an important part of overall US history and has left an enduring record in the numerous remote towns, victorian buildings, and mine structures. I invite you to explore this fascinating cultural and industrial history by exploring western states and towns here at Western Mining History.

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Mining Towns in the Western United States

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The western portion of the United States was mined sporadically and on a small scale as early as the late 1600's by Spanish miners. However, it was not until the 1848 discovery of gold in California that a relentless pursuit of mineral wealth began in the western states.

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https://museumofboulder.org/time/
Look at time line from 1858-1877. The rest of the timeline is rather long so break it up between your table mates and share out your findings to each other. Make sure at least one of you makes it to the end of the time line (2018).

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300 MILLION YEARS AGO
The Fountain Formation was deposited in a series of alluvial fans. This geologic unit includes the Flatirons, Boulder's iconic red mountain backdrop.

68 TO 10 MILLION YEARS AGO
The Front Range rose, eroded and rose again.

15,000 YEARS AGO
Ice Age glaciation and continuing stream erosion began to give the high peaks and the foothills the shapes they have today.

INDIGENOUS PERIOD
For thousands of years, the Boulder Valley was home to several tribes of Native Americans.
Read more about The Indigenous Period of Colorado

1600-1800s
European colonization forced many Native American tribes further west. The Arapaho and Cheyenne, for example, moved from the Great Lakes Region to the Plains. The nomadic Southern Arapaho, led by Chief Niwot, often wintered in Boulder Valley.

1858-TODAY
Take a look at the timeline below for stories and photos from the Discovery of Gold in 1858 to the present day.

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DISCOVER / DONATE TO THE COLLECTION The Boulder Timeline was made possible with underwriting support from WK Real Estate, Boulder. 300 MILLION YEARS AGOThe Fountain Formation was deposited in a series of alluvial fans. This geologic unit includes the Flatirons, Boulder's iconic red mountain backdrop. 68 TO 10 MILLION YEARS...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-Yp2ZBaCPg
Watch the video first (the link above) and if you have time explore the home page of the Fairplay website (the link below).
https://fairplayco.us/index.htm

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https://www.visitgolden.com/plan-your-visit/history/#:~:text=Founded%20in%201859%2C%20Golden%20is,of%20the%20Colorado%20Rocky%20Mountains

Make sure you explore the some of the hyperlinks at the end of the webpage to learn a bit more about the city of Golden. (Golden History, Golden History Museum, Golden History Tours).

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Founded in 1859, Golden is an idyllic former gold rush town nestled between North and South Table Mountains and the spectacular foothills of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Originally named "Golden City" it became the capital of the federally recognized Colorado Territory in 1862. The Territorial legislature met here until 1867 in a handful of different buildings, most notably the Loveland Block at the corner of Washington Avenue and 12th Street. When Colorado became a state in 1876, locals were outraged when Denver snagged the title of state capitol, but the loss of name distinction did nothing to slow Golden's growth.

THE LAST "FLAT PLACE"

At the city's center lies Clear Creek, once known as Cannonball Creek for its cannonball sized river rocks used in the Armory Building. Golden City became known as the last "flat place" before the Rockies, and it soon became a supply center for miners headed to find gold in the western mountains.

Several factors influenced the town's growth: miners' supply needs, agriculture and industries. With Golden as a former gold rush town, industries popped up to support the incoming miners and their families. Coors Brewery set up shop in 1873 also contributing to the population growth. Golden's agriculture flourishes in the rich soil of Clear Creek Valley and has been the center of Golden's commerce since the City was founded. The rich clay deposits found at Fossil Trace Golf Club are another factor for the city's growing popularity.

TRADITION

Golden maintains its authenticity through long-standing traditions like Buffalo Bill Days and Olde Golden Christmas. Its small town feel can be experienced during the summer street festivals, farmers' market and meandering down Washington Avenue any time of year.

SOURCES

Golden Old and new, Cathleen Norman, c 1996

Golden, Colorado "A Look at Golden's 156 Year History" for Visit Golden.com by Joy Meadows, Katie Converse.

http://www.cityofgolden.net/live/golden-history/,
City of Golden, Jan. 25, 2016

GOLDEN HISTORY WALKING TOUR

Discover Golden's history on the free downloadable Golden History Museum Walking Tour. Put together by the Golden History Museum, it directs you to 16 historic spots in Golden. It winds one-and-a-half miles past beautiful homes, stone buildings, gardens, a re-created historic farm and school yard, and - most popular with kids - a historic chicken coop filled with heritage chickens you can feed for a quarter. To access the free tour, go to: https://www.goldenhistory.org/learn-do/walkingtour/ You can printout your own copy of the various stops, or navigate using your smartphone and the customized Google map available at the link.

Golden History Tours walks you through one of Colorado's most historic towns! Their tour takes you through the heart of Golden, Colorado, complete with true stories of the Wild West from hijackings to shootouts. Running 2-3 hours, a Wild West tour is a great way to make a day out in Golden. They offer various types of tours including a Brewery Crawl History Tour and a Guided Wild West Walking Tour. Looking for a unique experience? They can also provide private and custom tours for your group! Reserve your spot on a tour today and relive the west with them!

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History of Golden, Colorado | About Golden, CO

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Founded in 1859, Golden is an idyllic former gold rush town nestled between North and South Table Mountains and the spectacular foothills of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Originally named "Golden City" it became the capital of the federally recognized Colorado Territory in 1862.

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https://westernmininghistory.com/towns/colorado/idaho-springs/

Read the Sections: Idaho Springs History, Early History and Mines, Flash in the Pan, and Healing Waters.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v5mqZMSAIg&t=167s

Stop Video at 2 min 50 seconds so you have time to complete your venn diagram.

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https://gobreck.com/experience-breckenridge/breckenridge-historic-timeline

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Explore this timeline of Breckenridge History and see what Breck was like before it became the mountain town that so many know and love today.