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Queens Canyon Quarry, Pikeview, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Queens Canyon Quarry | Quarry |
| Pikeview | Suburb |
| Colorado Springs | City |
| El Paso County | County |
| Colorado | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 54' 5'' North , 104° 53' 27'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manitou Springs | 5,334 (2017) | 5.2km |
| Colorado Springs | 456,568 (2017) | 9.6km |
| Air Force Academy | 6,680 (2011) | 10.6km |
| Cascade-Chipita Park | 1,655 (2011) | 10.7km |
| Green Mountain Falls | 656 (2017) | 11.5km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs Mineral Society | Colorado Springs, Colorado | 10km |
| Lake George Gem & Mineral club | Lake George, Colorado | 41km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Castle Quarry; Greg Francis Bighorn Sheep Habitat
REF:Deposit:: COLO. BUR. MINES, 1958, ANN. REPT., P. 22
Deposit:: CONSV. DIV. COMP. DATE, 8,69
Commodities (Major) - Limestone - General
Development Status: Producer
Limestone quarry, operated since 1958.
Located north of Garden of the Gods; closed in 1990.
Quarry has been reclaimed and given to US Forest Service.
Deposit:: CONSV. DIV. COMP. DATE, 8,69
Commodities (Major) - Limestone - General
Development Status: Producer
Limestone quarry, operated since 1958.
Located north of Garden of the Gods; closed in 1990.
Quarry has been reclaimed and given to US Forest Service.
Commodity List
This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Rocky MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Great Plains DomainDomain
- Southern Rocky MountainsOrogenic Belt
USA
- Colorado
- El Paso County
- Manitou Mining DistrictMining District
- El Paso County
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