Two images of the structure covering the entrance to a mine in the same area. There are active mines nearby, notably the Trixie silver and gold mine which is still active.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Abandoned Mine - Historic Tintic Mining District
Discovered this abandoned mine near Eureka, UT in the eastern slopes of the East Tintic Mountains overlooking Utah Valley. The first image shows the overburden piles of yellow to orange rock. The stone leaches so there is a pool of deep orange water from the recent rains in the area. The age of the Juniper trees growing in the overburden indicates that this mine has been abandoned for many years.
Two images of the structure covering the entrance to a mine in the same area. There are active mines nearby, notably the Trixie silver and gold mine which is still active.
Two images of the structure covering the entrance to a mine in the same area. There are active mines nearby, notably the Trixie silver and gold mine which is still active.
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