OldNo7 Sure Pretty #1

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Located down embankment on slight pull off from the County Road. Well traveled County Road 24 (dirt road).
"Sure Pretty Drive" is what us locals call it. Watch for Muggles.

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Cache is located for place of historic interpretation and spectacular view of the area.

Overview is of Mt. Elbert and of the Historic Hallenbeck (Derry) Ranch and historic gold dredging area from the late 1800's early 1900's. Inevitably, this valley is destined to become a resorvoir for the City of Aurora. The ranch buildings are currently being surveyed for historical preservation at another location.

Enjoy this Road and View (take a picture) while it is still here!

The area is now public access and accessible with Habitat Stamp (part of a fishing license purchase).

State Wildlife Area map of this Ranch is located at
http://wildlife.state.co.us/Apps/swa/maps/Southeast/HallenbeckRanch_color.pdf

Another Link is http://coloradohistory-oahp.org/programareas/register/1503/cty/lk.htm

Colorado State Historical Society Information-
DERRY MINING SITE CAMP
Leadville vicinity
National Register 7/14/2000, 5LK.1341

Although a large rambling, log and wood frame building on the approximately 8½-acre site dates from earlier ranching operations, the property primarily reflects its association with the mining activities occurring there from 1906 to 1923. Ditches, ponds, and tailings piles continue to dot the landscape. The circa 1916 log cabins were constructed to house workers hired in conjunction with the operation of the Derry Dredge. This large "mountain boat" was assembled at the site in 1915 to operate along Corske Creek. Circa 1923, it was relocated to Box Creek. The dredge was dismantled in 1926 and subsequently shipped to South America. The property is associated with the Mining Industry in Colorado Multiple Property Submission.

Container is a Ziploc container painted camo. Will hold small items.

Initial contents includes "First to Find Card", Logbook and lanyard of local higher education.

Congratulations to Rojo464 for First to Find! I might nead a sturdier container here. It might have gotten squashed!