Arthur Lakes

Arthur Lakes (December 21, 1844—November 21, 1917) was an American geologist, artist, writer, teacher and Episcopalian minister.

Lakes is credited with successfully deciphering much of the geology of Colorado and, as an economic geologist, guiding mineral exploration which was so important to the State.

Lakes made the original discovery of the fossils in the formation of the Dinosaur Ridge near Morrison, Colorado.

Lakes and his two well-educated sons eventually went into business as mining engineers, relocating from Colorado to Ymir, British Columbia in 1912.

"[2][3][4] Lakes was inducted into the National Mining Hall of Fame in Leadville, Colorado, in September 2010.