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The Ophir Hill Mine | The Ophir Hill Mine was the last mine to operate in the Ophir District. It operated from 1865 to 1971, when it became hard to make a profit due to low mineral values. The Ophir Hill Mine was primarily a lead-zinc producer. It is in immaculate condition, full of artifacts, and makes for quite an adventure. | ||
The main portal is a haulage tunnel, which extends straight back about 3000'. The Mojave Underground Mine Team has spend several hundred hours inside the mine, and they find more and more each time. | |||
The Mine is currently owned by the Ault family. It is strongly gated. Please do not attempt entering this mine | The Mine is currently owned by the Ault family. It is strongly gated and closely watched. Please do not attempt entering this mine without permission. The residents of the canyon have taken a lot of time to make the town a nice place to visit. Please respect their efforts. Entrance can be obtained by contacting the owners, or by contacting Mojave Underground and arranging an activity. | ||
==Location== | |||
40.369395 -112.258789 | |||
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Ophir Hill Mine | Ophir Hill Mine | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:46, 26 June 2009
The Ophir Hill Mine was the last mine to operate in the Ophir District. It operated from 1865 to 1971, when it became hard to make a profit due to low mineral values. The Ophir Hill Mine was primarily a lead-zinc producer. It is in immaculate condition, full of artifacts, and makes for quite an adventure.
The main portal is a haulage tunnel, which extends straight back about 3000'. The Mojave Underground Mine Team has spend several hundred hours inside the mine, and they find more and more each time.
The Mine is currently owned by the Ault family. It is strongly gated and closely watched. Please do not attempt entering this mine without permission. The residents of the canyon have taken a lot of time to make the town a nice place to visit. Please respect their efforts. Entrance can be obtained by contacting the owners, or by contacting Mojave Underground and arranging an activity.
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40.369395 -112.258789
