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Early 1880s Mining Buzz From Wyoming Parks
The piece reports on brisk mining prospects near Laramie City and Leadville with carbonate ore revolutionizing gold mining. It notes Jelm Mountain veins yielding rich samples, towns like Cumming City growing, and outlets along the Union Pacific rail line. Ute activity and cavalry patrols aim to protect prospectors amid growing mineral wealth.
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Rocky Mountain Range
Utah
Colorado
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Gions
Temple of Colorado
U. P
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Parke
Leadville
Gunnison Country
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Detanne Plains
Jelm Mountain
Cumin City
Douglas Creek
Medicine Bow Mountains
Luranic Plains
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Rabbit Ear Mountain
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Middle Parks
Middle Park
the Grand
Gunnison
Grand
3D U.S. Cavalry
Larame Plains
Pope
Ins Department
Cook
Brann