Tunston Mine
This tunston mine is on private property, so it's
specific location is not given here. After World War II, the value
of tunston dropped drastically, and most of the mines soon closed.
This one is more like a ghost town as much of the equipment is still
in place.
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The
tin roof of the mine can be seen shining in the distance in the
middle of this picture. |
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mill still contains much of the processing equipment |
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The
top of the mill where ore was gravity fed |
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A
shack once used as living quarters |
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old truck makes a home for a pack rat as it melts into the ground |
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The
upper shaft measures about 300 feet deep |
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one point, the ore cart tracks split |
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A
view of the river below |
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