Hey I'm new the forum and was searching for for more information on the Lincoln mine and surrounding mines in the mineral mountains than is provided on that wiki page. I've explored the nearby Creole mine pretty thoroughly (probably half a mile of tunnel!) with the exception of the approximately 100ft vertical shaft located in the main entrance and to the right. I'm not sure if there is another entrance or drain further down the mountain as I've been pretty unsuccessful in my search for... I would assume one exists though because the bottom of the aforementioned shaft doesn't seem to be flooded.
The Lincoln mine seems to be another story all together. While Creole seemed to be very stable and moderately safe (given that its an abandoned mine), the Lincoln mine seems to be pretty unsafe and I was pretty unprepared (unwilling) to get myself more than 50 or so yards down the big shaft headed down through the mountain (sorry if my terminology is terrible I'm learning). Has anyone actually thoroughly explored this mine? I've heard it is the oldest mine in Utah (started in 1858..)and is pretty expansive. I'd love to hear if anyone has any cool experiences in this area or anywhere in Iron County. For being named after the mining operations in the area, people seem to know very little about the history and/or locations of old mining spots.
Any information or cool stories would be appreciated!!
Unfortunately I didn't think to take many pictures when I explored these mines last spring. Here is a photo of the entrance to the Creole mine via Google Earth.
My only photo of the Lincoln mine actually happens to be my profile picture. I wish I had taken more as it was full of old rail tracks, machinery, pipes, and other cool stuff.
The Lincoln mine seems to be another story all together. While Creole seemed to be very stable and moderately safe (given that its an abandoned mine), the Lincoln mine seems to be pretty unsafe and I was pretty unprepared (unwilling) to get myself more than 50 or so yards down the big shaft headed down through the mountain (sorry if my terminology is terrible I'm learning). Has anyone actually thoroughly explored this mine? I've heard it is the oldest mine in Utah (started in 1858..)and is pretty expansive. I'd love to hear if anyone has any cool experiences in this area or anywhere in Iron County. For being named after the mining operations in the area, people seem to know very little about the history and/or locations of old mining spots.
Any information or cool stories would be appreciated!!
Unfortunately I didn't think to take many pictures when I explored these mines last spring. Here is a photo of the entrance to the Creole mine via Google Earth.
My only photo of the Lincoln mine actually happens to be my profile picture. I wish I had taken more as it was full of old rail tracks, machinery, pipes, and other cool stuff.
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