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Mine name Sunnyside Mine
State Colorado
County San Juan
Author Carrara, P.
Remains of Lake Emma at the Sunnyside mine. Mining was being done under the lake when in June 1978 the roof of the stope collapsed, flooding the mine and draining the lake. San Juan Mountains. San Juan County, Colorado. September 12, 1979.
Caption Remains of Lake Emma at the Sunnyside mine. Mining was being done under the lake when in June 1978 the roof of the stope collapsed, flooding the mine and draining the lake. San Juan Mountains. San Juan County, Colorado. September 12, 1979.