Kent, Colorado
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Location of the section house at Kent. The four pines on the hillside opposite continue to be a marker for the Kent location.
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Newspaper article showing the estimated location of what was formerly Kent. Milk Creek drainage is to the left of I-70 [3/4 mile west of the Wolcott exit on I-70; Milk Creek comes into the Eagle River at the bridge]. The 4 pines on the opposite hillside remain.
The Old Watson Road labeled in this photograph refers to George Watson, a cattle rancher.
"The Watsons also bought the old Sherwood [Kent] ranch near Wolcott from John Morris, and owned...
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From left, Harriet Nelson, Kate Flynn, Cecil and Dell stealing strawberries at Ed Watson's place, 4th of July 1918.
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Location of the section house at Kent. Milk Creek is at the center of the photo. This is called "Flynn's curve" -- Jim Flynn derailed a train at the curve. No one was hurt.
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Rock formations [called Blue Mountains: local designation] behind the Kent location.
