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Queen of Sheba Mine
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created by rapcw
on 4/13/2006 3:39 AM
last modified by Emperor Wang
on 10/31/2023 11:25 PM
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This location has been labeled by its creator as Public, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
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An old silver mining complex; extensive remains.
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Type: Mine Complex
Status: Abandoned
Accessibility: Moderate
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
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rust unsafe flooring mine hazards
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Extensive remains at the mining camp and many unsealed mine shafts and tunnels.
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flashlight gloves head protection long pants / sleeves 4WD or high clearance vehicle
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The Queen of Sheba was organized in 1923 to mine the extensive silver ore nearby. The mines were worked extensively in the 1940s, and in 1947 a mill was built to process the ore. Production was minimal, but still profitable. By 1972 the last mines were played out and operations ceased.
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The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location.
Category |
Rating |
Photography |
6 / 10 |
Coolness |
6 / 10 |
Content Quality |
6 / 10 |
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This location's validation is current. It was last validated by
Emperor Wang on 10/31/2023 11:25 PM.
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on Oct 31 23 at 23:25, Emperor Wang validated this location on Oct 31 23 at 23:25, Emperor Wang changed the following: Hazards on Oct 31 23 at 23:24, Emperor Wang changed the following: Security Measures, Required Equipment, Recommended Equipment, Description on Oct 30 23 at 19:48, fr00tCake changed the following: Latitude, Longitude, Co-ordinate Accuracy, Prefer Satellite, Year Built, Web Links on Dec 27 06 at 3:51, Emperor Wang validated this location on Dec 27 06 at 2:54, rapcw changed the following: Latitude, Longitude, Co-ordinate Accuracy on Apr 15 06 at 23:41, Emperor Wang validated this location on Apr 14 06 at 0:05, rapcw made this location available on Apr 13 06 at 7:11, rapcw updated gallery picture deathvalley 001.jpg on Apr 13 06 at 7:08, rapcw updated gallery picture deathvalley 123.jpg
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