Mines- Del Norte-Colorado

[Goldseeker74]

Does anyone know the location of any mines or caves in the mountains in Del Norte, Colorado? If not, does anyone know anyone who mines or prospects there? I am trying to solve a Colorado mystery.

 

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[RGINN]

I think you can search up mining claims for that area and that would be a start.

 

[tamrock]

Maybe start with the mine records of Rio Grande county Colorado. https://thediggings.com/usa/colorado/rio-grande-co105 The last mine closest to Del Norte I ever any involvement with was in the Platoro district, but that was back in the later 1980s. Outside of that I've never heard of any caves or really rich mine stories in that region, but that's not saying there wasn't any.

 

[cyzak]

I bid on a mining claim last year in the crystal hill area north off Del Norte district vertical shaft 500 feet straight down what do you want to know.

 

[RGINN]

I'm down in that area north of Del Norte quite a bit camping, but I'm mostly looking for prehistoric archaeology sites. I been to Crystal Hill and that's a mining site, and I drive by that Ghost Mine Ranch, I don't know if they have a mine or just a come on to get you in to buy some development land. I haven't seen any caves in the areas I go to. A few rock shelters. Like I said, I'm pretty much just doing a ground survey, so I could have walked right by something. Can you give us a clue on what mystery you're trying to solve?

 

[cyzak]

I'm down in that area north of Del Norte quite a bit camping, but I'm mostly looking for prehistoric archaeology sites. I been to Crystal Hill and that's a mining site, and I drive by that Ghost Mine Ranch, I don't know if they have a mine or just a come on to get you in to buy some development land. I haven't seen any caves in the areas I go to. A few rock shelters. Like I said, I'm pretty much just doing a ground survey, so I could have walked right by something. Can you give us a clue on what mystery you're trying to solve?

Did you ever go up to that open pit they worked up there that mine I looked at was south east of there old workings from the 40- 70's there was so much crap laying around it was un real the head frame had collapsed into the shaft one big mess but it was running a 1000 oz per ton supposably.

 

[achanceforgold]

This are the known Gold mines in that area.
I hope it helps.

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

Did you ever go up to that open pit they worked up there that mine I looked at was south east of there old workings from the 40- 70's there was so much crap laying around it was un real the head frame had collapsed into the shaft one big mess but it was running a 1000 oz per ton supposably.

Dang, that is rich. Any documentation on that?

 

[cyzak]

Dang, that is rich. Any documentation on that?

Gold rush Expeditions was the company that was auctioning it off . My last bid was 25.000 I believe the last bid was 40,000 but there was some much shit out there to clean up it would have been scary like when the guys with badges show up.

 

[Goldseeker74]

Did you ever go up to that open pit they worked up there that mine I looked at was south east of there old workings from the 40- 70's there was so much crap laying around it was un real the head frame had collapsed into the shaft one big mess but it was running a 1000 oz per ton supposably.

Are you referring to the mining site up at Crystal Hill that has the collapsed shaft?

 

[cyzak]

Are you referring to the mining site up at Crystal Hill that has the collapsed shaft?

This mine was called the Last Chance I don’t believe it had anything to do with Crystal Hill but it was in its mining district area. What was crazy with all the lead oxide that was on the ground there?

 

[RGINN]

No Cyzak I just been to that open pit at Crystal Hill. Seen where people have been down in that digging around. Saw evidence of other mining activity in the area but haven't checked that out yet.

 

[Goldseeker74]

This are the known Gold mines in that area.
I hope it helps.
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Do you have more detailed map of the mines just in del Norte area? Since you are in that area would be interested in meeting up with you in July. That is when we come through Del Norte to Pagosa area. I am searching with a buddy of mine. It would be best if we could meet in person to explain to you what we are looking for. Just in case you should every so happen to come across it while searching the area. Will you be in Del Norte area in July? If so, would you be willing to meet up in town to chat? If so, what is the best way to communicate. I am out of the country until July 3rd.