Mining Camps

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Car driving by old log cabins in Leavick in the 1940s

The lure of gold inspired many settlers to migrate west, each individual camp of miners established in Park County came to be in unique ways, each with its own rich history.

Below you can explore an interactive map marking a number of the towns, historical landmarks, and buildings that existed through the establishment of nearby mining camps in Park County.