Description
THE ALTA MINES COMPANY, Colorado mining stock
certificate #55, San Miguel County
Issued September 5, 1901, not cancelled.
Condition: near fine to fine; usual two folds
Company owned the Alta, Silver King & Mono claims in the Ophir or Iron
Springs District, San Miguel County, Colorado.
Ore was a sulphide. Developed by 4,500 feet of drifts. Owned a complete
mining plant and employed 16 men.
Reference: Colorado Mining Directory & Buyer’s Guide, 1901. Page 115
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