Entry No. 71 — the Fort Collins file — filed under: mine

Deadman Butte Mine

Located near the hamlet of Livermore, the Deadman Butte Mine is a historic gypsum prospect dating back to the early 20th century. First documented in geological surveys around 1920, the site features remnants of old exploratory workings and trenches. Today, the inactive mine sits quietly on the slopes of Deadman Butte, surrounded by rugged northern Colorado terrain.

The move: Take a scenic drive along Highway 287 to view the striking red sandstone and limestone formations of Deadman Butte, stopping at safe pullouts to photograph the rugged landscape.

📍 Before you go The mine is located on or adjacent to private ranch lands near Deadman Butte, with no confirmed public trails leading directly to the workings.

• 📍 Deadman Butte Mine
• 💸 Free
• ⚡ Low-key
• 🌗 Outdoors

Where: Deadman Butte Mine, Colorado 80536, USA

Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current access before you go.

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Further reading: ceb.wikipedia.org · mapcarta.com

last checked: 2026-07-20