“DE” Mine and Cave

Out in central Nevada, we found a small cave inside of a larger, abandoned mine. The miners probably broke into the cave in the 1880s or thereabouts.

It was interesting to see a barrel set in the mine to catch dripping water. I’m guessing the miners were using it to collect drinking water.

"DE" Mine and Cave

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The entrance is pretty tight.

It quickly opens up.

Mud has washed in from above.

Blast door.

You have to watch for false floors in mines.

A half-barrel catches water. Perhaps the miners used this for drinking water?

In the cave.

Flowstone ceiling.

The beginnings of formations.

Calcium carbonate.

Orechute and manway.

Box of sawdust and cord.

Water percolating through this crack in the limestone is what probably allowed the cave to form.

Little bits of cave popcorn.

Stained by rust.