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In East of the Sierra June 10, 2014

May Lundy Mine

The “May Lundy Mine” is located at 11,000 ft on the east side of Mt. Scowden near the Tioga Crest. I doubt anyone has been up there for…

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In East of the Sierra June 9, 2014

Don Alvadore Mine

Not much info is out there on this mine other than production data from the late 1800’s, early 1900’s and a few pictures. The mine’s claim to fame…

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In Death Valley National Park June 9, 2014

Big Bell Mine

The Big Bell Mine (Death Valley) is located in the Chloride Cliffs between Chloride City and the Keane Wonder Mine. Most certainly named after the Big Bell in…

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In Death Valley National Park June 9, 2014

Chloride City

Chloride City is best known for the ruins of several “dug out” style dwellings (east of the pin) accessible by 4 wheel drive vehicles only. Also known for…

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In Death Valley National Park June 9, 2014

Rhyolite

So why on earth is there a Nevada ghost town on a California Gold Rush site? Because Rhyolite was the queen of Death Valley’s gold boom. The town…

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In Death Valley National Park June 9, 2014

Keane Wonder Mine & Mill

The Keane Wonder Mine (Death Valley) was discovered by Jack Keane in the early 1900’s along the Chloride Cliffs below Chloride City. In 1906 investors made the mine…

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In Joshua Tree National Park June 9, 2014

Wall Street Mill

The Wall Street two stamp mill is located in the Joshua Tree National Park. The dry desert air along with the corrugated roof and heavy timbers have kept…

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In Death Valley National Park June 9, 2014

Skidoo

Skidoo, located in Death Valley National Park was famous in the early 1900′s. Producing over 75,000 ounces of gold. But by 1917 the town was abandoned. The only…

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In Joshua Tree National Park June 8, 2014

Lost Horse Mine

This Southern California gold mine located in Joshua Tree National Park has been plugged with expanding foam then covered with dirt. But the original stamp mill exist in…

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In Mother Lode (Central) June 8, 2014

Auburn Stamp Mill

This 5 stamp mill sits in a small roadside park across the street from the “Native Sons of the Golden West” building in Auburn. The park also has…

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