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Ore Chute

An ore chute coming down from the level directly over this silver ore vein.

Uploaded on Jan 27, 2012

There is light at the end of the tunnel!

Exiting one of the many drifts to the Swastika Silver Mine

Uploaded on Jan 27, 2012

Proped Up

Timbered section for a little added support, Swastika Silver Mine

Uploaded on Jan 27, 2012

Swastika Silver Mine

Swastika Mine, A.K.A: Silver Prince, Black Warrior, Mora B. Kingdon. Discovered 1874, first year of...

Uploaded on Jan 14, 2012

Stope

Place later used for dumping ore down to the next level

Uploaded on Jan 14, 2012

Stope

Place later used for dumping ore down to the next level

Uploaded on Jan 14, 2012

Wheelbarrows

Left behind form yester years.

Uploaded on Jan 14, 2012

Bad Air

Sort of reminds me of Washington DC

Uploaded on Jan 14, 2012

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Outhouse

A place where all the politicians belong

Uploaded on Jan 14, 2012

Tunnel at the Swastika mine

Elevated sleeping area in the tunnel. Note the all seeing eye of a beer can.

Uploaded on Jan 14, 2012

Copper Mine

Teapot mountain being swallowed up by tailings from the Ray open pit Copper Mine

Uploaded on Jan 11, 2012

Stone Cabin

Remains of an old stone cabin that once was living quarters to miner

Uploaded on Jan 11, 2012

Balancing Rock

Balancing rock, a naturally occurring geological formation.

Uploaded on Jan 10, 2012

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Remains of ore processing mill

Remains of milling equipment in the abandoned mining town of Old Hachita, New Mexico. Once used for...

Uploaded on Jan 7, 2012

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Head Frame

Head Frame over the Longfellow copper mine and electric air compressor.

Uploaded on Jan 7, 2012

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Milling Equipment

Remains of milling equipment in the abandoned mining town of Old Hachita, New Mexico. Once used for...

Uploaded on Jan 7, 2012

Christmas Cactus

Saguaro ready for Christmas

Uploaded on Jan 4, 2012