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11-12-2007, 06:38 PM
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1890s Mining Ghost Town Finds
I got to get away today to check out the remains of a gold mining community that only lasted a few years in the 1890s. I'd never been to this "town" before, and it's on public land, but really off the beaten path, so I thought I might score some good finds. It's amazing, however, how this place -- so far off the path, even today -- could have so much metal strewn around! There is metal scrap everywhere. Not much else remains but one cabin, the foundations of several buildings -- all caved in and grown over -- and loads of remnants from the old mill. There are, of course, several old mine shafts, and even some old bed frames.
I didn't find much worth hauling out, given the density of metal targets and the rugged terain. I did find a few things, like an old broken lock (the back and insides are gone), a very large wood rasp, some spikes, and some bottle remnants -- I'd love to find a bottle dump! Here are some pictures, including one scenic from along the way. HH!
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11-12-2007, 07:26 PM
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Still sounds like a cool place to hunt, Doug...BTW - I went through NM this past week on the way to Phoenix...had a meeting in Las Vegas NM...I knew I'd be too busy to hunt, so I didn't even bring my machine...maybe next time! HH!
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11-12-2007, 07:31 PM
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looks like it could be promising-im sure if you clear out all that trash then you'll get the good stuff sooner or later. that lock is pretty cool btw!!
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11-12-2007, 07:36 PM
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Those are some cool finds, congrats!
I love the scenic one also, very pretty countryside. I went to NM as a teenager with the Boy Scouts. I was at Philmont really enjoyed it, Beale.
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11-12-2007, 09:27 PM
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Definately go back. There's more waiting for you.
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11-12-2007, 10:04 PM
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Beauty of a lock. Looks very promising.
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11-12-2007, 10:50 PM
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Nice lock! Breath taking scenery. That alone makes the hike up there worth it!
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