In 2003, I met up with Ron and Rob at this great mine. I have to leave out the details in order to protect the site, but it was worked for a long time and is an interesting place. We had a great day exploring the ruins and underground.
"Occidental" Mine
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The white mine dumps sure stand out.
This was a storage shed.
Into the mine.
Ron checks out a raise.
On an over-flight of the mine area we spot an ore bin.
Ron and Rob in a stope.
Nice spot to relax and take in the view.
Note the tram towers on the hillside.
Tramway.
The mine site looks interesting! Can't wait to check it out.
A buried ore car.
"Looking for something?"
Cables still rest on the tram towers. You don't see that often anymore.
Tram towers march up the hillside.
A closer view of a tower. Tram was a two cable system.
Valley view and ore bin.
Ore bin down at the mill site.
Tram terminal. The bull wheel is still in place, but i couldn't reach it.
Remains of a large furnace.
Boiler and equipment.
A classifier?
Last Updated on July 9, 2020 by Guy Starbuck
