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Mining - Quartz Mountain, Nevada, USA

Folder: Mining
At the northwestern edge of the Lodi Hills district, in the northwestern corner of Nye County. Production was mostly lead-zinc-silver, with minor gold. Most activity was concentrated in the mid-late 1920s. The main mine pictured is the San Rafael.
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IMG 8291

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Headframe, San Rafael mine

Headframe, San Rafael mine

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The major producer in the district.
Headframe & loading chute

Headframe & loading chute

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San Rafael mine
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IMG 8296

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Main shaft portal

Main shaft portal

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San Rafael mine
Headframe & loading chute

Headframe & loading chute

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San Rafael mine
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