1890s Abandoned Mine Dug Open! Rarest Artifact We Have Ever Found!

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8 күн бұрын

Don't miss this incredible adventure as we travel deep into the Washington wilderness to a historic abandoned copper mine dating to the late 1890's. We are one of first to explore this historic abandoned mine that had been sealed for 20 years. Watch as we reveal some amazing and rare mining artifacts from the 1890's! You don't want to miss this one.
Many ghost towns, mines and other forgotten historic sites in Washington State have already disappeared from history and many more are being lost each year to the ravages of time, wildfire, vandalism, and intentional closure. In addition to our many years of photographic documentation of these important historic sites we are now attempting to video document as many sites as we can so there is a lasting record of these places for future generations.
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@Askjeffwilliams 5 күн бұрын

now that was impressive to see the compressors and mine cars still in tact .....keep that place quite because people will go there and take it all ....love the hand steel wedge bits and shovels..... good explore

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 5 күн бұрын

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed seeing it. Great channel you have!

@terrahmama 3 күн бұрын

did you guys un buckle both your sternum strap and hip belt when crossing that waterfall area? You accidentally slip it, could be disastrous. Take my word for it...not something you want to experience. Fun video! Have you ever tried to go to the mines in upper Horseshoe Basin? NOCA. They are a bit creepy...but weirdly cool...well at least they were 35 years ago. Not easy access.

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 3 күн бұрын

@terrahmama That's why we dropped down to a shallow slower moving pool to cross with plenty of dustance from the drop. The upper waterfall was a death trap. But to your point, that is a yes when in water.

@terrahmama 3 күн бұрын

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington good to know...a mama bear at heart ❤️. Safety first. As I am telling you to go back at each and every turn😆 I have only been into main entrances of mines no way would I go more than 50 ft.

@andrewbrady3139 3 күн бұрын

And ya, your going to get wet!!!!

@X0verXDriveX 3 күн бұрын

This video deserves a like and a comment. It took a 13 hour hike to film all this, that alone is impressive.

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 3 күн бұрын

Very kind of you to say. Much appreciated, and thank you!

@jwfinley7808 3 күн бұрын

Yes it is I cant stand the rain!!

@elusivebigfoot6562 5 күн бұрын

After now watching the video and personally being able to see what you got to explore for a "bucket list" site there is zero regret on the decision made at the portal for the safety of all who made the trek out. I am both enthralled and excited that you got the opportunity to do this, nice work Tim!.

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 5 күн бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate and value your assistance and participation in making this happen. Thanks again for everything.

@jennikeane641 Күн бұрын

Way cool! Thank you so much for showing us the amazing places you get to explore!

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington Күн бұрын

We very much enjoy sharing these places with you and appreciate your comments. Thank you

@Mark_The_Magnificent 5 күн бұрын

Wow, what an incredible experience that all was! Most amazing mine and artifacts, especially the air compressor parts in the beginning of the video. Remarkably well preserved and extremely interesting. Amazing effort indeed!!

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 5 күн бұрын

It was an awesome trip, and have the opportunity to visit this site. Appreciate your comments.

@beyondmiddleagedman7240 Күн бұрын

I am impressed and pleased that you looked at all the artifacts with your eyes and not with your hands! Enjoyed the video

@joeladams338 Күн бұрын

Wow thank you

@daryljacobson7462 5 күн бұрын

Nice work Tim, Forrest and Drew. I'm glad you got up there. You need to go back and see the rest of the place.

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 5 күн бұрын

Yes, we do! Thanks, Daryl

@dennisjamieson3328 3 күн бұрын

The tracks laid down all through the mine.

@Geoduck. 5 күн бұрын

Fascinating watching you guys explore those old shafts. LOL no way I would brave entering those.

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 5 күн бұрын

Appreciate you watching!

@f.k.burnham8491 5 күн бұрын

Great exploration. I really enjoyed seeing the wooden ore car, a true rarity!

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 5 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!

@CaskStrength777 5 күн бұрын

Seeing a wooden rail car was really cool! Found your KZfaq from your Instagram channel 😊 One of the true joys of the internet

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 5 күн бұрын

Appreciate that very much. Thank you!!

@TomandJulieMineExploring Сағат бұрын

Well done! It's always fun to see ore cars. The wooden one would have been a good choice for that remote location as it would have been taken apart to haul in. Once at the mine site you could cut the necessary lumber and bolt it back together. It would have been nice if one of your buddies accompanied you in for safety. I really wanted to see you slither into that portal. Thanks for the effort.

@MrAquilasteve 5 күн бұрын

Very Cool, Thank You!!!

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 5 күн бұрын

Much appreciated. Thank you!

@casedoumasr656 4 күн бұрын

Nice explore on those compressors it would take a good size steam Donkey .Great group explore and you did find treasure the 2 ORE CAR's⛏️🏆

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 4 күн бұрын

Thank you very much. we appreciate it!

@jamessutherland1911 5 күн бұрын

That was really cool thanks again for another great video

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 5 күн бұрын

Appreciate your comments and watching!

@chadsmith9218 Күн бұрын

Loosely packed and full of slips. .. sketchy... love it❤️✊

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington Күн бұрын

Sounds like you would be a kid in a candy store also.

@chadsmith9218 Күн бұрын

@@ghosttownsandminesofwashington yes sir would have loved to been there! I noticed they mined what looks like where a lot of slips and stack rock to the right side met a much more stable band on the left side of shaft. Awesome stuff! You guys stay safe down there and would love to see you have a multi gas detector with you but I’m sure your aware of the conditions. Great video!

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington Күн бұрын

We do carry O2/gas sensors. We show that in some videos but not all. Thanks again.@@chadsmith9218

@chadsmith9218 23 сағат бұрын

@@ghosttownsandminesofwashington stay safe brother!

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 22 сағат бұрын

@@chadsmith9218 Will do. Thanks

@forgottenmininghistory 3 күн бұрын

Super cool mine! Looks like it was tough but good thing it's so hard to get to. Hopefully it stays as pristine as it is.

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 2 күн бұрын

Thanks, we do our best to keep it the locations guarded.

@scottalpine 5 күн бұрын

That was quite the trek out there and seeing the two ore carts was awesome. Two carts in one mine and one being wood….may be be the only place in western Washington with that.

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 5 күн бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Thank you

@jwfinley7808 3 күн бұрын

When I went to Washington it was raining and wet most of the time!!😢

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 3 күн бұрын

Not uncommon. Although June through early October has been dry the last several years.

@charitywattenburger4550 2 күн бұрын

Come to the East Side….Much, much drier!! I live in the SE part, in Wa’s desert.

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 11 сағат бұрын

We have many times. We were just NE couple weeks ago.

@woodgemdave 2 күн бұрын

Awesome! Little crazy, but thanks for sharing.

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 2 күн бұрын

Thank you appreciate your comments

@ronhuhn7562 3 күн бұрын

I recognize our state, what a beautiful state it is...ron

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 3 күн бұрын

Yes, sir, it is. Thank you!

@charitywattenburger4550 2 күн бұрын

We definitely have a beautiful state!! ❤

@robertclayberger4314 5 күн бұрын

I keep waiting for you guys to Bigfoot hanging out, in one of the abandoned mines you explore. Lol

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 5 күн бұрын

We keep waiting, too. Would make for some incredible content. 🤣

@ExploringCabinsandMines 4 күн бұрын

Maximum effort!

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 4 күн бұрын

That mixed with some crazy. 🤣 Thank you!

@rufusblair7623 3 күн бұрын

Nice work on the video will done

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 3 күн бұрын

Thank you very much appreciated.

@chris-wr4jl 3 күн бұрын

Dug this mine open in 2004. Looks pretty good still. If you had climber up in the manway in backfilled area and looked up you can see another tunnel above thats not on any maps. Also another tunnel above you can climb up above from outside. May be discovery adit also unknown. Further up the valley is an old camp and tram cable was still kinda hanging in 2004.

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 3 күн бұрын

Thanks Chris good to hear from you, and appreciate your insights. Your guys trip back then inspired to go for it several years ago but came up short. Finally reached the goal. Any insights on the winze that is mapped but doesn't appear to be in there?

@kevinholland4156 4 күн бұрын

Looking at the geology I see no traces of copper; I would think gold and silver. It was nice to see those single jacks. I would bet those compressors were headed to the mine and not away from it. Did you see any artifacts that would show air drills being used?

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 4 күн бұрын

We thought the same thing. According to the historical and Dept. Of Geology mining records, this claim was copper with some secondary commodities such as gold. There were numerous copper mines in this area. Most were short lived due to poor ore bodies. The artifacts were very cool. We always talk about how they got some of that equipment to these places. Appreciate your comments, and thank you for watching.

@skwissgaar_skwigelf_kdz3251 3 күн бұрын

@@ghosttownsandminesofwashingtonmy opinion as a 3rd generation Alaskan miner- by the looks of the ground they were into something besides copper, back then while filling out claim forms it wasnt uncommon to ''fib'' about what kinda ground you were into in order to keep other miners away, and by the looks of those compressors they were on to something , or thought they were, my guess is they got lucky in that vertical shaft you found, weird seeing the compressors and no signs of drilling in the mine or drilling equip, hardly any signs of explosives, just alot of hand mining,not to mention where did all the tailing and ground they mined out go? was there a bunch at the bulkhead of the main entrance? was a large section backfilled? many questions. cool find tho

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 3 күн бұрын

@@skwissgaar_skwigelf_kdz3251Appreciate your insights and expertise. Should have had you along as a technical advisor. Thank you for commenting and watching.

@daryljacobson7462 3 күн бұрын

@@skwissgaar_skwigelf_kdz3251 Tailings are spread down an extremely steep hill-side for a hundred feet or so and over a cliff and also into a very steep gulch next to the portal.

@yamittr250 4 күн бұрын

Heard about it before you went. Thnx for not dieing. Next time plan in better weather. Been to the camp, now I've seen more thnx.

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 4 күн бұрын

Yes, sir, will do. It's an overnighter to really see it well. Appreciate it.

@forresttufte4377 5 күн бұрын

We gotta go back

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 5 күн бұрын

Yes sir.

@martind903 Күн бұрын

My friends and I did this all through the 90's and 2000's and used the book I linked below.

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington Күн бұрын

Very cool!!

@snoosebaum995 4 күн бұрын

all that 1890's spray paint the mine looks more modern but the access is so overgrown

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 4 күн бұрын

Spray paint was from a survey done, most likely in the 80s or 90s.

@joschmidt4951 4 күн бұрын

Hope you were doing this with o2 sensor alarms that is a lot of rot.

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 3 күн бұрын

We always have 02 and gas sensors when we explore.

@williamweirjr9749 2 күн бұрын

That's some good old USA steel

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 2 күн бұрын

It certainly is!!

@rockeshepherd7694 5 күн бұрын

What county is it in ?

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 5 күн бұрын

Snohomish

@Ramen.Butterbeard 4 күн бұрын

Was that a shaft, next to the large compressor, all covered in cut logs ? Looked sketchy to me, be safe 👍

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 4 күн бұрын

That was pieces of air pipe used to brace some of the rock and material. It was put in place by the group who dug it open a couple weeks before our visit.

@philipdobson8941 Күн бұрын

Judging by the paint sprayed markings it may be that the mine has been recently reassesed for viability. Clearly a lot of effort was put in 120 years ago to open it andit could be that it was closed just because the market value of the minerals became too low. Here in the uk many mines again became viable during the first and second world wars because of scarcity and wartime demand.

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington Күн бұрын

Yes the spray paint was most likely from reassessment or survey work from the 80's or 90's prior to the mine entrance collapsing. Appreciate your comments.

@Frank-es1yj 2 күн бұрын

Wood has much less weight(so easier to move), but moist would break down the wood much faster than steel. Some wood is better in this, which was used? Considering that steel is more expensive to make. As you mentioned, it is rare to see a mining car like this. Was it a to big of shortage of steel?

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 2 күн бұрын

Good question. It may have been as simple as a lighter, more economical option. Definitely not an expert on ore cars as they are rare to find around here.

@Frank-es1yj 2 күн бұрын

Me neither, no expert. Great video, I like the old machinery, we have been busy over time.

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 2 күн бұрын

@Frank-es1yj Thank you very much glad you liked it

@duanewhite3184 4 күн бұрын

You didn't bring any rock blasters

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 4 күн бұрын

We did not.

@keving2371 2 күн бұрын

You would think there would be blue steaks if it was a coper mine .....Dont see any veins they would be chasing either ?

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 2 күн бұрын

Agree a lot of mines listed as copper primary commodity had secondary commodities such as gold and silver. There were mines in the area driven up 3000 feet hoping to hit a significant vein that did not. Most of these mines had poor ore and shut down quickly.

@ThomasSchick 2 күн бұрын

…definitely Sasquatch country

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 2 күн бұрын

Yes it is.

@justachipn3039 3 күн бұрын

🌵🌵☠☠👍👍🌵🌵

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 3 күн бұрын

👍

@robertbowers9856 3 күн бұрын

Did you ever dry out?

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 3 күн бұрын

Yes, it took a minute or six.

@robertbowers9856 16 сағат бұрын

@@ghosttownsandminesofwashington / Ha Ha, from dry southern Oregon. I have a few mining prospects around here. We were gold country for a while!

@duanewhite3184 4 күн бұрын

Winch the compressors out put them on a trailor and take them to a scrape yard and get some money 😊😊

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 3 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comment, but no comment.

@hunnybunnysheavymetalmusic6542 4 күн бұрын

So sad that nobody is up there recovering and restoring all that poor abandoned equipment! I know that TONS of historians, enthusiasts and even collectors would just TOTALLY LOVE to see all of that recovered and restored!

@ghosttownsandminesofwashington 3 күн бұрын

Completely understand where you are coming from. It is really a thrill and enjoyable to find these artifacts in the "wild". But we understand preservation, too. Thank you for your comments.

@hunnybunnysheavymetalmusic6542 3 күн бұрын

@@ghosttownsandminesofwashington Just wish I had the munny because I know HUNDREDS of old timers who would so lovingly restore them and make sure they made it to a rightful museum for generations to come to be inspired by the pure beauty and history they represent!

@212poopbbb 2 күн бұрын

@@hunnybunnysheavymetalmusic6542 you know hundreds of people interested in restoring old mining equipment? You got some odd friends lol