An aerial view of the restabilization of the Urad reclamation
Creator
AMAX, Inc.
Date
[1970-1980]
Summary
Two dump trucks are parked in the reclamation area at the Urad mine site, Clear Creek County, Colorado. Crushed rock from the Henderson mine was hauled here and used as tailings cover and substrate for vegetation. The mill is in the background.
Description
1 photoprint ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Subject
Clear Creek County (Colo.)--1970-1980; Urad Mine (Clear Creek County, Colo.)--1970-1980; Mining--Colorado--Clear Creek County--1970-1980; Reclamation of land--Colorado--Clear Creek County--1970-1980.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
AMAX, September 6, 1980.
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: ZZR710061707
Notes
Second label reads: "Photograph courtesy of: Henderson Mine, Public Relations Department, Box 68, Empire, CO, 80438, (303) 569-3221."; Title printed on label on back of print, with: "Crushed rock was hauled from the Henderson Mine site to provide a cover for the tailings and a base for reclamation efforts."; R7100617078
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