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Features
There are no known structures or remnants of historical structures within a one mile radius of the mine area. The entire site is vegetated with a variety of sage brush and grasses for a one mile radius around the mine. There are no trees or any known endangered floral or faunal species present on the site. Rattlesnakes, garter and bull snakes, along with desert rats, jack rabbits, and cottontails, and occasional migratory birds are the only wildlife.

 



History
Both lode and placer gold have been mined from the district since the 1860's. 1901-1903 was the period of the greatest activity. In the 1930’s there was a brief revival of activity. Lode production from 1902-1921 was recorded at 24,700 ounces. Total production through 1959 was estimated at 36,000 ounces. During 1985 to 1989, several companies including Peter Kiewit Co., Alhambra Mining, and Cliff Resources operated large scale placer gold mines at the head of Olinghouse Canyon. They reported good profits from these operations. Later Phelps Dodge optioned the properties to Alta Gold.

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