LAKE EMMA , THEN AND NOW

  • Photo Courtesy of San Juan Historical Society
    Photo Courtesy of San Juan Historical Society
  • The site of Lake Emma and the Sunnyside Mine complex as it appeared in August 2012.
    The site of Lake Emma and the Sunnyside Mine complex as it appeared in August 2012.
  • Photo Courtesy of San Juan Historical Society In this June 1978 file photo, bulldozer operator Andy Archuleta moves earth at what had only days earlier been Lake Emma. The lake drained into the Sunnyside Mine on June 4, 1978, 35 years ago this week. Above, the Sunnyside Mine complex at Lake Emma.
    Photo Courtesy of San Juan Historical Society In this June 1978 file photo, bulldozer operator Andy Archuleta moves earth at what had only days earlier been Lake Emma. The lake drained into the Sunnyside Mine on June 4, 1978, 35 years ago this week. Above, the Sunnyside Mine complex at Lake Emma.

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