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Sunrise on the Scar (Peakview Quarry)

Colorado Springs, CO - Although not especially liked, the Peakview Quarry is a well known landmark here in the Northwest part of our city. Most often referred to as "The Scar on the Mountain", this limestone quarry had been shutdown for the past four years because of rock slides but has recently returned to active duty. While not particularly attractive, it does at least have the distinction of being credited with saving numerous homes in Oak Valley from burning in the Waldo Canyon Fire as the flames were forced to travel around the quarry on their way down the mountains ...

 

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Uploaded on October 28, 2013
Taken on October 28, 2013