Silverton Colorado 1940 Tailing-Choked Animas River

Silverton Colorado stands at an elevation of 9400 feet in San Juan County. The 1940 photograph shows the Animas River crowded with mining tailings revealing the regions industrial past. Silverton has been a key player in mining and milling operations, shaping its economy and landscape through the years.

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