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Jack Hamm

Apr 27, 2024

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Mining in Long John Canyon, Inyo Mountains

Mining in Long John Canyon, located in the Inyo Mountains of California, has a rich history that reflects the broader trends in mining across the Western United States, especially during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Inyo Mountains were part of the larger mining booms that occurred in

May 1, 2024 5 min read

Ashford Mine, Black Mountains, Death Valley

❗This trip was taken in January 2021 and there was major flooding in the region during 2023 so I cannot comment on current conditions. The Ashford Mine and Mill's history is a tale of ambition, persistence, and the harsh realities of gold mining in Death Valley. Discovered by

May 1, 2024 6 min read

Divide Mining District, Nye County, Nevada

The Divide district, originally known as Gold Mountain, is situated about 5 miles south of Tonopah in the Klondyke Hills. Renamed Divide after new discoveries in 1917, it is centered on the divide along the Tonopah-Goldfield road, west of Gold Mountain (6,647'). Nearby, the Gold Reef district lies

Apr 27, 2024 6 min read

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