Cobalt, Onts "Silver Sidewalk!"

[buscadero]

Cobalt, Ont's "Silver Sidewalk!"

On Aug. 7, 1903, Two RR workers found a rich Silver Bonanza on the shores of Loog Lake,Ont. which turned out to be Native Silver, assaying
out to be 4000 oz. to the ton! By the end of 1905, there were 16 mines.
In 1904, A party of 4 prospectors discovered a vein of Native Silver along an old Portage Trail between Kerr Lake & Lake Girout. This so called
"Lawson Vein" turned out to be 18" wide, 180' deep,& 300' long! More than 10 Tons of Pure Native Silver! It quickly came to be called "The
Silver Sidewalk!" However, due to ownership disagreements, It wasn't mined till 1908. It was mined out by 1915. By 1911, 31m oz came out of the Camp.

Even today, It's possible to wander the area with a MD, picking up pieces of Silver. Many Prospectors make their expenses+ on each trip!
For more info, See http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/4821/TH/tour.html

Good Luck!

 

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[leslie(nova scotia)]

Re: Cobalt, Ont's "Silver Sidewalk!"

From the land of the Bluenose....interesting read for sure. Heavily travelled area I'm sure!

 

[marjo]

Re: Cobalt, Ont's "Silver Sidewalk!"

Hey buscadero

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That is a real nice story I like the statement you make even today its possible to wander the area with a metal detector and pick up pieces of silver
are you from these parts? have you been there?
I have been doing some reading on this part of the country going to plan a trip out that way next Spring soon weather permitting meantime going to check with the ministry of natural resources and mining if I'm going to need some short of licence to MD around a closed mine

Anyway thanks for the tip always wanted to do something like this

 

[buscadero]

Re: Cobalt, Ont's "Silver Sidewalk!"

Marjo: I only know what I've read about the area. Being originally from Mi. I always wanted to go there. I do know that Charles Garrett had good luck there. I hope that you do too!

HH Joe

 

[Daisy]

Re: Cobalt, Ont's "Silver Sidewalk!"

Keep your eyes on the lookout for gems as well. Cobalt produces many fine specimens.

 

[marjo]

Re: Cobalt, Ont's "Silver Sidewalk!"

Keep your eyes on the lookout for gems as well. Cobalt produces many fine specimens.

What signs would you be looking for if gems where to be present any tips would be appreciated
I'm planning on going to Cobalt this summer for a couple of days taking the detector with me

 

[Daisy]

Re: Cobalt, Ont's "Silver Sidewalk!"

Here are a few sites that might help.

This site has a photo gallery of minerals found in Ontario.
http://www.ontariominerals.com/index.html

The local mineral club: They could give you a better idea of the best places to look.
http://www.normc.ca/

Wikipedia history of Cobalt and mining activity. (many useful links featured)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobalt,_Ontario

Have fun and let us know what you find!
Daisy

 

[marjo]

Re: Cobalt, Ont's "Silver Sidewalk!"

Here are a few sites that might help.

This site has a photo gallery of minerals found in Ontario.
http://www.ontariominerals.com/index.html

The local mineral club: They could give you a better idea of the best places to look.
http://www.normc.ca/

Wikipedia history of Cobalt and mining activity. (many useful links featured)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobalt,_Ontario

Have fun and let us know what you find!
Daisy

Hi Daisy
would you be the same Daisy that posts on the Canadian Metal Detecting Forum
If so hi there if not you should try the forum
Anyway thanks for the links they are real good
Thanks

 

[Daisy]

Re: Cobalt, Ont's "Silver Sidewalk!"

Yeppers the one and only.
Good to see ya Marjo.
Good luck and keep us posted.
HH Daisy

 

[shepoutside]

Re: Cobalt, Ont's "Silver Sidewalk!"

Looks like a trip worth taking Hi guys

 

[Daisy]

Re: Cobalt, Ont's "Silver Sidewalk!"

Kevin! You little lurker you! Good to see ya! LOL