LEAD
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LEAD |
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NAME: Lead COUNTY: Lawrence ROADS: 2WD GRID: 1 CLIMATE: Snow in winter, mild spring, fall, warm summer BEST TIME TO VISIT: Anytime but winter |
COMMENTS:
About 2-3 miles west of Deadwood.Many residents still here. "Open Cut", which is an immense slash in the nearby mountain, is a result ofthe continued mining operations. REMAINS: Several old historic bldgs. |
| Est. Circa 1876, Lead (pronounced "Leed" by locals) is named for vein or lead in mining. Submitted by: Bob stelow |
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