LAKE CITY
Lake City (Lake San Cristobal)
A town that grew to 4 or 5000 residents primarily to service the miners and prospectors in the 1880's. Today the population is about 4 to 500 people.
Winters are harsh but ATV's, Jeeps and other tourists abound in the summer.
The drive to the mining area is so pretty.
The Ute and Ulay mines were responsible for $12 million worth of minerals which today would amount to more that $280 million in value.
These were primarly responsible for the Lake City development.
Back in town we visit the museum.
The D&RGW came to Lake City in 1889
This caboose has been restored for the city.
Ahh, these gorgeous Colorado mountains!
We are heading home!
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