Missouri City, Spring Gulch, Quartz Hill, Navada Gulch, and part of Central City
Date
1861
Summary
Engraving of Missouri City, Gilpin County, Colorado, shows cabins, stages, trees, and pointed mountains. Also called Missouri Flats, this short lived gold town burst into existence in 1860.
Description
1 photonegative : nitrate ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Subject
Missouri City (Colo.)--19th century; Gold mining--Colorado--Missouri City--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710012360
Notes
Formerly F1006.; Inked on back of photoprint: "From the book À trip to Pike's Peak' by C.M. Clarke 1861 p 100."; Photoprint is of engraving.; Title printed below original and reproduced in photoprint.; R7100123605
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