Found an area with supposed old mine

[Skrimpy]

We found an area (approx 5-10 acre area) that is said to have contained a deep cave or mine that was caved in, buried, or covered up. Does anyone know any techniques to pinpoint buried caves?

 

[Scots Gaelic]

This is the only thing I have ever heard of:

http://www.imaginglocators.com/gems_index.html

 

[Skrimpy]

hm. 7 gand...anyone got 7 grand lying around? Or one of these jobbys I could borrow? Of course you probably need an experienced user to interpret the data...Don't know if an abandonned cave, that may or may not hold treasure, that may or may not be valuable, is worth the gamble here. Anyone got any other ideas? This one is great but I just don't have the bank to swing it.

 

[Night Stalker]

I'd start in your local library, research old mining claims, pictures and whatever else you can find on the area. I usually start my research by speaking with old people, they have a wealth of knowledge and normally appreciate an ear to listen to them.

 

[Wolfbite]

One thing that popped in my mind.Is maybe a seephole usually
after a gully washer rain.Through the years there should be
some type of seepage leaving a sunken place.I have found
old milk wells that way.Just my two cents.HH Wolfbite

 

[Skrimpy]

One thing that popped in my mind.Is maybe a seephole usually
after a gully washer rain.Through the years there should be
some type of seepage leaving a sunken place.I have found
old milk wells that way.Just my two cents.HH Wolfbite

This sounds good. I'll let you know what I find...

 

[DiggerBug]

The United States Geological Survey published maps which show areas in which sinkholes have occurred or can occur in each county of the state of Alabama. I'm sure they are available for your state too.

Publication Info: United States Department of the Interior, U.S.; Geological Survey, 1977.

Luckily ours are online through the Univ. of Alabama. You could probably google a search for your "state maps sinkholes".

Historical maps also show old mines with two pick axes crossed.

Hope this helps.

 

[Ant]

Hi Skrimpy.

I know you have good intentions but the rule of thumb is to stay away from abandon mines. Even getting close to the edge can be deadly, the edge can be undermined or the edges can just clasp and some hold deadly gases and so on and so on. Anyone in mining country will tell you this, which is where I live. It’s ok to fool around near them, but stay away from the openings.

HH

 

[Blind.In.Texas]

I knock on wood to find the rotten spots. GL

Laater...

 

[gldhntr]

taking readings with a ground resistivity unit using two probes will show you caves/mines/tunnels...depending on how you set it up you can hit on them to around 100-125 feet deep...will not work in very sandy soil or areas of high quartz mineralization..also will not read through bricks and a few other items although you can drive the probes through blacktop pavement and still get perfect readings......carl moreland had plans for one that could be built for around 150 bucks at one time....maybe check his website or email him....gldhntr

 

[Skrimpy]

taking readings with a ground resistivity unit using two probes will show you caves/mines/tunnels...depending on how you set it up you can hit on them to around 100-125 feet deep...will not work in very sandy soil or areas of high quartz mineralization..also will not read through bricks and a few other items although you can drive the probes through blacktop pavement and still get perfect readings......carl moreland had plans for one that could be built for around 150 bucks at one time....maybe check his website or email him....gldhntr

This sounds great! Almost what I am looking for. Not too much, might find my cave. The way I understand the "mines" that were around here were more like small veins rather than large "mines". What I am actually looking for is said to be quite a bit smaller. If we find something like it we will poke our heads in and see what it looks like...if it seems like it's more than a few feet deep we ain't going in.