A Geological Tour of Denver, Golden, and Colorado's Front Range

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The Idaho Springs Batholith

Gold Strike Park

Sign in Gold Strike Park recounting Lewis Ralston's discovery of gold on June 22, 1850 on what would become Ralston Creek.

The Gold Discovery at Ralston Creek - June 22, 1850