In this video you’ll see an interesting, abandoned mine located on a steep slope, near the top of a stony ridge.
This mine has a couple unusual features, such as a long wooden gangway from the base of the hill up to the mine.
Join me as I visit an isolated, little-known zinc mine in central Nevada. You’ll see a well-preserved headframe, core samples from test drilling, and some nice scenery too.
Join me as I visit an isolated, little-known zinc mine in central Nevada. You’ll see a well-preserved headframe, core samples from test drilling, and some nice scenery too.
...Howdy, Ray!...
...This looks like the most intact and newest of all the mines you have posted here?....Fascinating tidbits of history in every one of your videos!
...Always look forward to your new video, Pal!...Cheers!.. :cheers ..
Royston was a major turquoise mining town dating back to at least 1909, and turquoise is still being mined there today. Several buildings still stand, as well as a few other ruins. Silver was also mined here and one silver mine still has the headframe and other structures.
Royston was a major turquoise mining town dating back to at least 1909, and turquoise is still being mined there today. Several buildings still stand, as well as a few other ruins. Silver was also mined here and one silver mine still has the headframe and other structures.
...Howdy, Ray!
...Ya got another couple of fine videos here again!...
...These seem to be much more recent, and in better shape than most?
...How do you find these?...do ya have a written guide ya use?
...Your narration is good...not too overly-refined; yet laid-back...
...I look forward to every new video ya put out, Pal!...
...Ya got another couple of fine videos here again!...
...These seem to be much more recent, and in better shape than most?
...How do you find these?...do ya have a written guide ya use?
...Your narration is good...not too overly-refined; yet laid-back...
...I look forward to every new video ya put out, Pal!...
Thanks! The history of this place has become so mixed up and confused with another site that it's very difficult to nail anything down. I'm not sure if these structures are more recent, or were simply in use longer and thus were kept from decaying.
I have several methods for finding the sites I visit. Some I get from guides and history books. Some I hear about from other explorers. Some I find by looking over topographic maps or Google Maps satellite view.
The Bronze Mine is a small mining camp hidden in a mountain canyon in the Mojave desert. The mine has some interesting features, such as a tall wooden trestle and ore bin. The trail to the mine goes up a canyon with beautiful scenery all around. This was the last site I visited during my 2020 trip.
I finally figured out what that ruined truck is at the Bronze Mine. It's a WWII Dodge WC54 field ambulance. The rear half behind the cab has been cut down to convert it into a homemade pickup truck.
Edit: On second thought, I think it's one of the earlier, 1/2 ton versions, possibly the WC27.
Looks good. Here you get ticketed for putting on lights!
Lots of places have laws about auto lighting, so as not to be distracting to other drivers or having red/blue lights like a police car, etc. But like Ray, some of us ride dangerously and cautiously, spreading cheer and watching out for the cops. lol
BTW, that’s why the AC inverter switch is up front by the driver!
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