In the 1870s Split Rock Creek was harnessed to power a large flour and feed mill, and a town called Palisades formed around it. Silver was discovered shortly downstream in 1886, prompting a short-lived silver rush but the ore was found to be low quality.
Split Rock Creek provided power for a mill and a town called Palisades formed around it. Silver was discovered nearby in 1886, leading to a short-lived silver rush. The ore was later found to be low quality.