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Hi all,
Although I am new to mine exploration, I've always enjoyed exploring and photographing mines. There are always interesting bits of buildings and equipment that lend themselves to photography. The following photos come from a mine known as the Gold Ace that lies just south of Beatty Nevada. The most interesting part of this mine complex is the remains of the ore processing mill that sprawls across acres of the desert landscape. Although vandals have done their damage, many of the concrete structures remain in place.
The ore processing mill is at:
36°49'09.22" N
116°43'03.98" W
The ore hopper is at:
36°50'02.33" N
116°42'14.72" W
While looking at Google Earth I located a number of additional entrances further up the mountain at:
36°50'05.91" N
116°41'42.48" W
I'll have to drive up to see them next time I'm in the area.
Here's a few photos of the area.
The ore hopper is one of my favorites. It sits up on the hillside looking out over a huge desert valley. The sense of isolation is almost eerie.
There are a number of entrances into the mine complex. Some of them have collapsed while others are in reasonably good shape.
You should be able to view the entire album at: http://picasaweb.google.com/jdhart999/GoldAceMine#
Joanne
Although I am new to mine exploration, I've always enjoyed exploring and photographing mines. There are always interesting bits of buildings and equipment that lend themselves to photography. The following photos come from a mine known as the Gold Ace that lies just south of Beatty Nevada. The most interesting part of this mine complex is the remains of the ore processing mill that sprawls across acres of the desert landscape. Although vandals have done their damage, many of the concrete structures remain in place.
The ore processing mill is at:
36°49'09.22" N
116°43'03.98" W
The ore hopper is at:
36°50'02.33" N
116°42'14.72" W
While looking at Google Earth I located a number of additional entrances further up the mountain at:
36°50'05.91" N
116°41'42.48" W
I'll have to drive up to see them next time I'm in the area.
Here's a few photos of the area.
The ore hopper is one of my favorites. It sits up on the hillside looking out over a huge desert valley. The sense of isolation is almost eerie.
There are a number of entrances into the mine complex. Some of them have collapsed while others are in reasonably good shape.
You should be able to view the entire album at: http://picasaweb.google.com/jdhart999/GoldAceMine#
Joanne
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