Mines of the Alpine Loop Vol. I Kindle Edition

Mines of the Alpine loop details information about a route called the Alpine Loop that goes over two of the most picturesque 4- wheel drive passes in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. The book takes you from Lake City Colorado over Engineer pass and to the ghost town of Animas Forks then back over Cinnamon pass and returning to lake City. The book tells the history of over 100 mines located on the loop and various other highlights. The map is numbered with the book for easy reference, so it is easy to identify the mines and mills. Mines of the Alpine Loop also includes detailed information about the mines from a variety of sources including but not limited to old mining reports, magazines, letters, advertisements and newspapers. Read more