Elk Creek
Elk Creek is a stream in Gilpin, Colorado and has an elevation of 9,475 feet. Elk Creek is situated near the hamlet Nugget, as well as near the village Tolland.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tolland and Alice.
Tolland
Village
Tolland is an unincorporated community in Gilpin County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. Tolland is situated 4 miles north of Elk Creek.
Alice
Hamlet
Alice is a ghost town located in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. Alice is situated 4½ miles southwest of Elk Creek.
Nevadaville
Hamlet
Nevadaville is an extinct gold-mining town in Gilpin County, Colorado, United States. Nevadaville is situated 4½ miles southeast of Elk Creek.
Elk Creek
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Gilpin, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, United States, North America
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Latitude
39.84971° or 39° 50′ 59″ north
Longitude
-105.57278° or 105° 34′ 22″ west
Elevation
9,475 feet (2,888 metres)
Open location code
85FPRCXG+VV
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Nugget and Gilpin.
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