The Valley View Mine
The Valley View Mine, also known historically as the Whiskey Hill Mine, Whiskey Diggings, and Harpending Mine, was one of the more unusual metal mines in the western foothills of Placer County, California. Unlike the region’s better-known quartz gold mines, Valley View produced primarily copper, with secondary gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Continue Reading
The Mines of Boulder County, Colorado: Photographs by Joseph Sturtevant
Joseph Sturtevant, also known as “Rocky Mountain Joe”, was a professional photographer based in Boulder, Colorado. During his time there, the mining industry in Boulder County was thriving, and he documented much of it in photographs throughout the 1890s and the first decade of the twentieth century. Continue Reading
The Stonewall Mine
The Stonewall Mine, located approximately seven miles south of Julian, California, was the largest gold producer in San Diego County, with total production estimated at approximately two million dollars. Although mining activity at the site began in the 1870s, its most productive period occurred between 1886 and 1892. Continue Reading
The Lost Burro Mine is located in Inyo County California, within the boundaries of Death Valley National Park. The mine was discovered in 1907 and was worked intermittently by several owners until the 1970s. Continue Reading
The Nevada Belmont Mine and Mill
What is now known as the Belmont mine was previously referred to as the Nevada Belmont and was operated by the Tonopah-Belmont Exploration Company. The mine was a lead producer, and only recorded production in 1926. Continue Reading
The Plumbago Mine – Alleghany District, California
The Plumbago mine was a gold producer located in Sierra County, California. The mine was worked intermittently for over a century. Continue Reading
Once one of Creede, Colorado’s most significant silver producers, the Last Chance Mine now offers underground tours that provide visitors with a fascinating look at the workings of an 1890s mine. Continue Reading
Ute and Ulay Mine – Lake City, Colorado
The Ute and Ulay mine is located a few mile west of Lake City, Colorado. The mine, part of the Galena (aka Henson Creek) district, was a producer of gold, silver, lead and zinc. Located in 1871, this was the first major mineral discovery in the Lake City area. Continue Reading
The Bachelor Mine was one of Ouray, Colorado’s leading mines for nearly a century. Today, the Syracuse Tunnel, part of the Bachelor operation, hosts underground tours, offering a unique and immersive experience for visitors. Continue Reading
Silver Tip Mine – Silver Valley, Idaho
This series of photos of the Silver Tip Mine by Owen Kennedy offer a fascinating glimpse into one of Silver Valley’s smaller operations, both above and below ground. Continue Reading