photo of the Empire near Grass Valley well north of Death Valley but where my Dad worked in the 30s. The main incline shaft. Comparatively large operation. California has a fascinating mis mash of old mines
THAT is a cool pic.
Is the Idaho-Maryland still moving forward up there or did it putter out w/1100-1200 dollar gold?
You know the Grandview got all grated over last I was up there, was bummed, I wanted to get a gas meter and check it out some.
I explored an old mine in Death Valley. It had not been barred off.
It was amazing and scary what our ancestors did.