what is this and what was it used for?

[Duffala]

Alright found this out in the mountain's. While I was four wheeling. I'm surprised. At the location. As it would have extremely difficult. To get this large Item here due to the terrain... several hundred. Feet away is a old foundation what is this thing anyone have a idea?

 

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[Red James Cash]

looks like a fire box to a steam boiler

 

[Duffala]

That's. What I was thinking.. but what do ya think it would be used for?

 

[RON (PA)]

Just a guess, but was there a town near by...could it be what was left of a blacksmith shop or other type of building.

 

[Red James Cash]

If there were any old gold mines in the area maybe it went to a stamping mill.Maybe part of the steam engine that drove the mill.

 

[Duffala]

This is a good 15 miles off the road into the mountains and then an additional. 30 ish. Minutes. In the car to town. It isn't far off the Oregon. Trail. I'm unsure about mining. In the area. I'll. Have to research that.