Champion Mill, Mining mill in Lake County, Colorado, US
The Champion Mill stands on the eastern slope of Mount Champion along Halfmoon Creek, featuring multiple levels of industrial processing equipment and machinery.
Constructed in the 1890s, the mill processed gold, silver, galena, and pyrite until 1919, when high transportation costs to Leadville ended its operations.
The mill represents the industrial development of Colorado during the metal mining era, when numerous facilities processed minerals from mountain deposits.
Visitors can observe the mill structure from outside the protective gate, which restricts access to ensure safety due to the building's current condition.
The mill retains its original processing machinery and connects to the mine through a 13,600-foot electric tramline system with towers visible on the mountainside.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 39.13750,-106.50400
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:14
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