Platte Canyon

The Platte Canyon is a deep, narrow, scenic gorge on the in the of . The canyon is southwest of Denver in Douglas County The canyon is at the entrance to the mountains, where the South Platte emerges through the through the hogbacks onto Eastern Plains.
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  • Type: Valley with an elevation of 5,509 feet
  • Description: canyon along the South Platte River in Douglas and Jefferson counites in Colorado, United States
  • Also known as: “Waterton Canyon”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Roxborough Park and Sterling Ranch.

Locality
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is an unincorporated community and… is situated 3 miles southeast of Platte Canyon.

Village
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is an unincorporated community and… is situated 3½ miles east of Platte Canyon.

Hamlet
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is an unincorporated town, a , and… is situated 5 miles east of Platte Canyon.

Platte Canyon

Latitude
39.48499° or 39° 29′ 6″ north
Longitude
-105.10554° or 105° 6′ 20″ west
Elevation
5,509 feet (1,679 metres)
Open location code
85FPFVMV+XQ
Geo­Names ID
5434837
Wiki­data ID
Q7202480
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In Other Languages

“Platte Canyon” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Platte Canyon”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Kassler and Waterton.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Kassler Quarry and Pre-mix Sand and Gravel Incorporated Quarry.

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