Reflections: Properties look promising for precious metals

Reprint of this story from the May 2, 1906 issue of The Grand Encampment Herald brought to you courtesy of Grandma’s Cabin, Encampment, Wyoming. Preserving History - Serving the Community.

ON BEAVER CREEK

News of the Promising Properties in the Vicinity of Downington

The town of Downington, Wyo., ten miles east of Grand Encampment, is considerably stirred up over the recent discoveries in Beaver Creek Canon, a couple of miles from town. Mineral has been uncovered in a number of places showing good values in copper and gold. One group consisting of six claims owned by Foster Kearns of Downingto...