Douglas County History Research Center
1994.001.0036
Silt poured on road north of Castle Rock
by Meacham family., Meacham, Frederick Castle, 1926-2003, Meacham, Sue.,
Meacham, Bradford.
[1965 flood damage to Castle Rock area]
1965
Highway 85 north of Castle Rock looking north. Piles of silt on both sides of the roadway. Telephone poles and fences are still standing. Denver and Rio Grande Railroad tracks are visible on left of Highway 85. Farm building on right up the hill.
Photo Courtesy Sue Mecham
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