Mining in Colorado (1860s -1930s)

Indigenous Land in the Mining Era

Guiding Question

How did mining impact Indigenous nations in Colorado?

How did mining impact Indigenous groups in Colorado?

Look over the events that show changes to indigenous land in Colorado during the years of mining in the region.

1600 CE - 1858 CE
Indigenous nations interacted with white people through trade, and fought against them when they harmed the land or impacted hunting.
1858 CE - 2024 CE
The Colorado Gold Rush caused more Americans to migrate to Colorado, leading to problems for Indigenous people.

1851 CE

1861 CE

1868 CE

1873 CE