slgwv's photos with the keyword: Leadville

Collapsed Adit, Leadville, Nevada

Collapsed Adit, Leadville, Nevada

slgwv
13 Dec 2011 160
The largest lead-silver producer in Washoe County, according to the Nevada Bureau of Mines & Geology (Bull. 70). Active up into the 1920s, with some very minor activity in 1939-40. Like so many US lead mines, it did really well during WW I!
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20 Sep 2012 82
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04 Jan 2012 96
Eroded tailings below Leadville

Eroded tailings below Leadville

slgwv
25 Feb 2011 246
Down Leadville canyon. They didn't worry too much about environmental impact in those days! Washoe County, Nevada, USA. "Tailings" ("tails" for short) are the leftovers _after_ the ore has been processed thru the mill. It's not just any old debris from mining.
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slgwv
04 Jan 2012 99
Down Leadville Canyon

Down Leadville Canyon

slgwv
04 Jan 2012 84
From the spoil apron in front of the old adit.
Leadville, Nevada, USA

Leadville, Nevada, USA

slgwv
25 Feb 2011 2 2 430
The largest lead-silver producer in Washoe County, according to the Nevada Bureau of Mines & Geology (Bull. 70). Active up into the 1920s, with some very minor activity in 1939-40. Like so many US lead mines, it did really well during WW I !
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slgwv
29 Oct 2012 88
Leadville tailings.

Leadville tailings.

slgwv
25 Feb 2011 170
Another view, looking across Leadville Canyon to the northwest.
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29 Oct 2012 88
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29 Oct 2012 87
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29 Oct 2012 91
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