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Stonewall - South Central ColoradoIncludes Weston
Stonewall, another town on the highway, is near a rock wall that rises
250 feet above town which is part of the Dakota Sandstone formation. In
the 1880s, Stonewall was the site of a stand-off between settlers and
the government over the Maxwell Land Grand. Today, this is a peaceful,
pristine area where the spring waters are said to be enchanted. The Scenic
Highway of Legends (Highway 12) was designated as a Colorado State Byway
in 1987 and a National Byway in 1988. Like its name, the highway passes
through numerous towns which played a part in forming Colorado's fascinating
historical legacy. Monument Lake is nestled among the pines and high altitude
lakes. A legend here tells of two Indian chiefs who, in search of water
for their thirsty tribes, met and embraced in peace, crying for the lack
of water. A lake formed at their feet and a volcano erupted, enclosing
the two chiefs in rock in the center of the lake. Today both this lake
and nearby North Lake offer fishing and other year round outdoor activities.
Stonewall is Near: Cuchara Valley Area & Trinidad
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