Lionshead Rock, Minturn
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Broken track and ties resulting from the rockfall from Lionshead Rock. On March 4, 2014, a large section of the rock broke away from the local landmark and landed on the railway tracks below. The 30 foot boulder missed the Eagle River and nearby houses.
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The Santa Maria children on what was once part of Lionshead Rock in Minturn. On March 4, 2014, a large section of the rock broke away from the local landmark and landed on the railway tracks below. The 30 foot boulder missed the Eagle River and nearby houses.
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Tai and Lucy Santa Maria standing at the base of the boulder that fell from Lionshead Rock near Minturn. On March 4, 2014, a large section of the rock broke away from the local landmark and landed on the railway tracks below. The 30 foot boulder missed the Eagle River and nearby houses.
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Broken rail track which occurred when part of Lionshead rock fell. On March 4, 2014, a large section of the rock broke away from the local landmark and landed on the railway tracks below. The 30 foot boulder missed the Eagle River and nearby houses.
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Several individuals stand on the platform at the Minturn depot. The "Lioness" (Lionshead Rock) is visible on the mountainside. The Eagle River is barely visible running past the station. This photograph was taken by William Henry Jackson. The Lionshead Rock met a tragic end on March 4, 2014, when a large section of the rock broke away from the local landmark and landed on the railway tracks below.
