A breathtaking view of this once prosperous mining town - Silverton, Colorado
Over the years more than $500,000,000 in silver, gold, lead and zinc have been taken from its mines. On three sides is the beautiful San Juan National Forest - over two million acres of stately aspen, pine and fir trees.
Photo: Jerry Jacka
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The town of Silverton is now included in a federally designated National Historic Landmark District, (the Silverton Historic District) and has a population of around 630 people.
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