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Jun 17, 2011, 11:50 PM
#1
 Nemo me impune lacesset
The "Old Record" lost gold mine
One of the richest gold strikes in the Black Hills was due to an accident; several black prospectors came into Deadwood inquiring about where to look for gold, and were told to go search off to the west of town, where a rich lost gold mine supposedly was, known as the "Old Record" mine. The men dutifully went out to the area where they had been told to look, and struck it rich. They never did find the "Old Record" mine but the location of their discovery became famous as "N-r Hill" (no disrespect intended to anyone, that is just what it became known as).

<Placer gold miners working in the Black Hills, Dakota Territory, photo borrowed from http://www.old-picture.com/old-west/...cer-Mining.jpg under Fair Use>
I have seen this story of the Old Record lost mine mentioned several times in early newspapers from Deadwood and Custer, but have no other information on it. I would appreciate any information that anyone could share on this local legend. Thank you in advance,
Oroblanco
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Jul 25, 2011, 10:18 AM
#2
 Fairburn Agate hunter & Metal Detectorist
Re: The "Old Record" lost gold mine
Ref what you refer to as N-r hill, the co-ordinates to this area are:
44 22 48N, 104 03 05W;
SW1/4, Sec 19, T5N, R1E;
Lawrence County.
The area is where Tinton, SD is. Most of the property is private as
of my last checking. Permission would be needed. It is located to
the South West of Spearfish, SD.
Bring up "Flash Earth",(which I believe is the best satellite pics
available), enter 44 22 48N, 104 03 05W, and it will take you to
the exact area. You will be able to see all the diggings on the map.
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Jul 25, 2011, 10:20 PM
#3
 Nemo me impune lacesset
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