Paint Mines Interpretive Park

USA / Colorado / Calhan /
 park, archaeological site, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, historic district, hoodoo, Native American
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The mines have evidence of human life as far back as 9,000 years ago. The colorful clays were used by American Indians for making pottery and ceremonial paints. The park features fantastic geological formations including spires and hoodoos, that were formed through erosive action that created incised gullies and exposed layers of selenite clay and jasper. The park includes a restroom facility, four miles of trails, interpretive signage, and many natural wonders.

The park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as a historic district.

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Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calhan_Paint_Mines_Archeological_District
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Coordinates:   39°1'5"N   104°16'2"W
This article was last modified 8 years ago