Silver, Lead, Copper Mines in Colorado
11Total Sites
4Active
Silver, Lead, Copper Mining in Colorado
Colorado has 11 silver, lead, copper-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. Of these, 4 are currently active operations. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.
The earliest recorded silver, lead, copper mine in Colorado is Joe Wheeler Mine in Saguache County, with records dating to 1917.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Gunnison County | 2 |
| Archuleta County | 1 |
| Dolores County | 1 |
| Hinsdale County | 1 |
| La Plata County | 1 |
| Ouray County | 1 |
| Park County | 1 |
| Pitkin County | 1 |
| Saguache County | 1 |
| Summit County | 1 |
Silver, Lead, Copper Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keno - Patsie Et Al Claims | Ouray | Producer | |
| Russia Mine | Park | Producer | |
| Sarah G Claims | La Plata | Producer | |
| Silver Cord | Gunnison | Producer | |
| Argonaut Mine | Dolores | Past Producer | |
| Cleveland Group | Hinsdale | Past Producer | |
| Joe Wheeler Mine | Saguache | Past Producer | |
| M & J Claim | Pitkin | Occurrence | |
| Unknown | Gunnison | Occurrence | |
| Unnamed Prospect | Archuleta | Occurrence | |
| Wild Irishman, Altoona, Herman | Summit | Occurrence |
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