Platte Canyon, Canyon in Douglas and Jefferson Counties, United States.
The canyon extends along the South Platte River through the Rocky Mountains, featuring steep walls rising 300 meters from the riverbed.
The Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad constructed the first rail line through the canyon in 1870s, connecting South Park to Leadville.
The canyon functions as a natural corridor linking mountain communities, shaping transportation and development patterns in central Colorado.
Multiple access points throughout Douglas and Jefferson Counties allow visitors to enter the canyon for hiking, fishing, and wildlife observation.
A section of the canyon contains the Strontia Springs Reservoir, created in 1983 as part of the Foothills Project for water management.
Location: Douglas County
Location: Jefferson County
Elevation above the sea: 1,679 m
GPS coordinates: 39.48500,-105.10600
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:12
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