Travel: Hiking in Paint Mines Interpretive Park
2022-10-06 - Calhan, CO - Photo by Graham Waggener
The Paint Mines are named for their colorful clays that were collected by American Indians to make paint. Brightly colored bands, caused by oxidized iron compounds, are found in varying amounts throughout the many different layers of clay. The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is located in the northeast section of El Paso County, Colorado, with approximately 750 acres. The paint mines have evidence of human life as far back as 9,000 years ago. (elpasoco.com) Comments | Permalink
2022-10-06 - Calhan, CO - Photo by Graham Waggener
The Paint Mines are named for their colorful clays that were collected by American Indians to make paint. Brightly colored bands, caused by oxidized iron compounds, are found in varying amounts throughout the many different layers of clay. The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is located in the northeast section of El Paso County, Colorado, with approximately 750 acres. The paint mines have evidence of human life as far back as 9,000 years ago. (elpasoco.com) Comments | Permalink