The history of aggregate development in the Denver, CO area
By: W. H. Langer
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Abstract
At the start of the 20th century Denver's population was 203,795. Most streets were unpaved. Buildings were constructed of wood frame or masonry. Transport was by horse-drawn-wagon or rail. Statewide, aggregate consumption was less than 0.25 metric tons per person per year. One hundred years later Denver had a population of 2,365,345. Today Denver is a major metropolitan area at the crossroads of two interstates, home to a new international airport, and in the process of expanding its light rail transit system. The skyline is punctuated with skyscrapers. The urban center is surrounded with edge cities. These changes required huge amounts of aggregate. Statewide, aggregate consumption increased 50 fold to over 13 metric tons per person per year. Denver has a large potential supply of aggregate, but sand and gravel quality decreases downstream from the mountain front and potential sources of crushed stone occur in areas prized for their scenic beauty. These issues, along with urban encroachment and citizen opposition, have complicated aggregate development and have paved a new path for future aggregate development including sustainable resource management and reclamation techniques.
Suggested Citation
Langer, W.H., 2009, The history of aggregate development in the Denver, CO area, in SME annual meeting and exhibit and CMA's 111th national western mining conference 2009, v. 1, Denver, CO, February 22-25, 2009, p. 298-309.
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| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | The history of aggregate development in the Denver, CO area |
| ISBN | 9781615671533 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Year Published | 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Description | 12 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Conference publication |
| Larger Work Title | SME annual meeting and exhibit and CMA's 111th national western mining conference 2009 |
| First page | 298 |
| Last page | 309 |
| Conference Title | SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit and CMA's 111th National Western Mining Conference 2009 |
| Conference Location | Denver, CO |
| Conference Date | February 22-25, 2009 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| City | Denver |