Superior's history is one of coal mining, and the Industrial Mine was a major force in Superior's history until it closed in 1945. The first mines in this area were developed in the late 19th century. The Town itself was founded in 1896, incorporated in 1904, and reportedly named for the "superior quality" of coal found in the area. This multicache will highlight Superior's mining past and is dedicated to the men who lost their lives in the Industrial Mine.
UPDATE 8/15/14: Cache has been re-worked since one of the informational signs has gone missing
Collect information at WP1 then follow the trail to WP2 along the old railroad bed of the Colorado & Southern Railway. Try to picture this area 100 years ago when Superior's Industrial Mine was in full production.
Waypoint 1: N 39 56.954 W 105 10.151 – Site of the Superior Depot, where coal from the Industrial Mine was carried to Denver, Boulder, and beyond. Also the site of a fatal shootout in 1911.
A = _____ = Distance in feet that coal was hoisted out of the Industrial Mine
B = _____ = Estimated number of union men (not counting D’Andrea) that confronted the “Dude”
C = _____ = Minutes the “lead flew” in the shootout
D = _____ = Death toll from the D & I collision of 1920
Waypoint 2: N 39 56.896 W 105 10.446 – Placard describing the “Kite Route”
E = _____ = Length in miles of the Kite Route
F = _____ = 1920 population of Superior
G = _____ = Horsepower of green car traction motors
The final cache (log-only) is at: N 39 56.X W 105 10.Y
where X = A + B + C + E + F and Y = D + G
You can check the final coordinates here.
Additional Waypoints
KR1TXAM - The Kite Route
N 39° 56.896 W 105° 10.446
Placard from which to gather information
SD1TXAM - Superior Depot
N 39° 56.954 W 105° 10.151
Placard from which to gather information
The Industrial Mine
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