Monument Lake Information
This topic was created to provide Jon Simon's photos of Monument lake, the fish hatchery, additional information, and images. It is linked to. by the "History of Las Animas County" topic.
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"At the time of the volcanoes, the water disappeared from the mountains. The Indians started to die of thirst. A chief from the northern tribes traveled south to find water. At the same time, a chief of the southern tribes headed north. When they met, they hugged in friendship. Then, realizing that neither one had found water, they began to cry, their tears forming a lake at their feet. Suddenly, one of the volcanoes blew smoke and lava into the air. The two chiefs, still hugging, were covered by lava and turned to stone. The lake remained, encircling the two chiefs. Their tears had caused the volcanoes to stop and the water to return and flow forever for their people."
(Link to the above Monument Legend. http://www.byways.org/browse/byways/2100/places/3119/ )
The beautiful Monument Lake with the snow covered West Spanish Peak.Kimberly Malespini - 9/23/2006
"Looking out over the lake from the Lodge. You can see the West Spanish Peak being overcome
with a seasonal storm." Jon Simon - 9/23/2006
Monument Lake - Old Fish Hatchery, and Zoological Gardens. Jon Simon - 9/23/2006
Monument Lake - Old Fish Hatchery, and Zoological Gardens. Jon Simon - 9/23/2006
Monument Lake - Old Fish Hatchery fish locks (ponds). Jon Simon - 9/23/2006
Postcard Image. Image provided by Trinidadco Forum member Usmorlans.com
Postcard Image. Image provided by Trinidadco Forum member Colorado_Jo
Postcard Image.
Postcard Image 1940's.
Monument Lake ca. 1937. Image provided by Trinidadco Forum member RR-Guy
Monument Lake ca. 1937. Buffalo herd. Image provided by Trinidadco Forum member RR-Guy
Monument Lake Buffalo. Image provided by Trinidadco Forum member Afrush
LINKS
Monument Lake Photo & Information
http://www.sangres.com/shol/12b.htm
Monument Lake Photo & Information
http://academic.emporia.edu/aberjame...t/monument.htm
Monument Lake Legend
http://www.byways.org/browse/byways/2100/places/3119/
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