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The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is a unique study in both geology and archaeology. Although it is part of the El Paso County (Colorado) Parks system, it's importance goes well beyond a typical county park. Situated thirty miles east of present day Colorado Springs, Paint Mines Interpretive Park is 750 acres of unique historical and geologic intrigue.