Valles Mines, Missouri, U S A
Founded in 1749 by Francois Valle in the French Upper Louisiana before Lewis and Clark. 275 years later the Valle Mining Company's
4000+ acre property every year absorbs 21,000 tons of carbon dioxide and generates
14,000 tons of oxygen, enough to meet the needs of 63,000 people. [USDA Forest Facts]
Two 10-acre lakes
, the Upper and Lower Lakes,now support largemouth bass and pan fish. The Upper Lake has been
compared to marginal Wetland habitat and is visited by Canada geese annually. The Lower Lake is spring fed and the water is capable
of supporting trout. In the near future we hope to try to release them. The lands
surrounding the lakes now serve as Wildlife Preserves.
With almost 8 sq. miles of forest
, we are still mapping the tree stands and trails. And where
the old villages stood. Since many trails were made with crushed
rock, they are still quite usable today. To see a bigger
version of the picture above, Click
Here.