Flooding

Historic Huntsville

Flooding

Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, United States

Created By: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Camp-Resort in Larkspur Colorado

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There have been two major floods in the past 150 years along Plum Creek. In 1864, a major flood destroyed much of Denver. The flood waters came from Cherry Creek and Plum Creek. The Plumb Creek part of the flood also wiped out much of the town of Huntsville as it headed to Denver.

The 1965 flood along Plum Creek destroyed roads and bridges in the area. The original campground here was damaged, but not severely so. The second picture shown here is an aerial photograph of the damage caused by the flood. The most lasting effect was the huge washout it created on Hunt Mountain at its southern end (main photo).

This point of interest is part of the tour: Historic Huntsville


 

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