This volume of the Animas–La Plata series begins with an overview of Native American habitation, early Spanish exploration, and Euroamerican mining, homesteading, and ranching in Ridges Basin and Wildcat Canyon areas. This is followed by a description and discussion of historic features and sites and associated artifacts documented in the project area. This discussion integrates the descriptive and historical components of this volume into a narrative of local and area history.
Language
English
Pages
318
Format
Paperback
Publisher
SWCA, Inc.
Release
September 15, 2008
ISBN
1931901201
ISBN 13
9781931901208
Animas-La Plata Project Volume V: Miners, Railroaders, and Ranchers: Creating Western Rural Landscapes in Ridges Basin and Wildcat Canyon, Southwestern Colorado
This volume of the Animas–La Plata series begins with an overview of Native American habitation, early Spanish exploration, and Euroamerican mining, homesteading, and ranching in Ridges Basin and Wildcat Canyon areas. This is followed by a description and discussion of historic features and sites and associated artifacts documented in the project area. This discussion integrates the descriptive and historical components of this volume into a narrative of local and area history.