We were out on an exploring trip in the high mountains of central Nevada in 2008 and I talked our group into a side-trip to check out this
The mine consists of two shafts both of which are caving and not worth going in. The mine isn’t worth a special trip, but if you are in the area, it is a nice spot to spend a little time at.
Van Ness Mine
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Looking down on the mine camp.
Workshop and hoist house.
This looks to be collapsing in.
A hoist would have been here. The headframe above the shaft is long gone.
Van Ness mine camp.
Empty part bins.
This looks like the remains of a large compressor.
Old truck body.
Cookhouse?
The mine dump from the mine have been reclaimed by nature.
Looking back at the camp with its mercury retort.
Heater.
Bunkhouse?
Retort and camp
Mercury retort
Another old car hiding in the brush.
Looks like they would pour mercury out here.
An old fuel can rests in the bushes.
Last Updated on August 2, 2020 by Guy Starbuck
