Post by SteveHolmes on Nov 25, 2008 23:08:56 GMT -5
We obviously made it out of the Queen Mine safe, and time to move on...and UP! From the Queen mine you traverse a fairly steep and hard dirt gulley until you reach somewhat of a trail. I believe the Mountain Goats should be rewarded for keeping some of the old trails open. I still believe they follow them somwhat...crazy at it might seem. You cross over a saddle and keep heading up. Dave wondering if we are ever going to get to our destination! He's in great shape though!!!
This is a look down the valley. the circle on the bottom was our starting point. The circle across the canyon is actually 1 of 3 tram towers that are still standing. I don't know if you can save the picture and zoom in on it...you can see it.
The actual boarding house and the tram when it was in use.
The boarding house would have been in the proximity of the lower circle. Imagine the towers being built from way up here to clear down there! 1 3/4" diameter cable, over half a mile straight up, and weighing over 17 tons!
Just over the crest is what we've been hiking so long and uphill for. A big boarding house stood at one time here. Lots of wood strewn down the hill, some old iron relics, and even 2 sets of bedsprings.
Another sight to behold....The Fordson Engine and Compressor!
It's amazing that this equipment was hauled up here in the late 1910's....probably on the backs of mules. Look closely to the right and you see another mine entrance. this is actually quite a bit downhills against the canyon walls.
A few close-ups to get an idea of the size. Imagine what thay flywheel weighs??!!
Why do people feel they have to do this sort of thing??
The entrance to the king Solomon Mine. This mine was one of the 1st to be worked (1899) and the last to be worked in (1928)
Lots of tracks lie on the ground outside the mine as well as inside.
Look directly above you....straight up...2 of the 3 tram towers that still stand! This tram serviced the mine that lies 1500' straight up. (this is where the stone cabin was in one of my recent field trip reports) How'd you like to be the guy that built that lower one???
This mine is all dry! Most of the mines have at least some water in them...but this one has none. A little moisture coming through the cieling in a few places...but nothing like we see in most of them.
Towards the end.....860'...timbers!
They look pretty safe ;D...let's keep going.... ;D
Jasperoids. This is what Don Maguire called these. He was the manager of many of the mines in the area.
This mine was built primarily to drain the ores from the upper workings. (Eldorado mine) Silver and Lead. It will never cease to amaze me the hard work that these miners put into this area. I will always respect them and their efforts. Guess we should be heading back home! It's been a long day.
Steve
This is a look down the valley. the circle on the bottom was our starting point. The circle across the canyon is actually 1 of 3 tram towers that are still standing. I don't know if you can save the picture and zoom in on it...you can see it.
The actual boarding house and the tram when it was in use.
The boarding house would have been in the proximity of the lower circle. Imagine the towers being built from way up here to clear down there! 1 3/4" diameter cable, over half a mile straight up, and weighing over 17 tons!
Just over the crest is what we've been hiking so long and uphill for. A big boarding house stood at one time here. Lots of wood strewn down the hill, some old iron relics, and even 2 sets of bedsprings.
Another sight to behold....The Fordson Engine and Compressor!
It's amazing that this equipment was hauled up here in the late 1910's....probably on the backs of mules. Look closely to the right and you see another mine entrance. this is actually quite a bit downhills against the canyon walls.
A few close-ups to get an idea of the size. Imagine what thay flywheel weighs??!!
Why do people feel they have to do this sort of thing??
The entrance to the king Solomon Mine. This mine was one of the 1st to be worked (1899) and the last to be worked in (1928)
Lots of tracks lie on the ground outside the mine as well as inside.
Look directly above you....straight up...2 of the 3 tram towers that still stand! This tram serviced the mine that lies 1500' straight up. (this is where the stone cabin was in one of my recent field trip reports) How'd you like to be the guy that built that lower one???
This mine is all dry! Most of the mines have at least some water in them...but this one has none. A little moisture coming through the cieling in a few places...but nothing like we see in most of them.
Towards the end.....860'...timbers!
They look pretty safe ;D...let's keep going.... ;D
Jasperoids. This is what Don Maguire called these. He was the manager of many of the mines in the area.
This mine was built primarily to drain the ores from the upper workings. (Eldorado mine) Silver and Lead. It will never cease to amaze me the hard work that these miners put into this area. I will always respect them and their efforts. Guess we should be heading back home! It's been a long day.
Steve