Death Valley Mine Explore - Carbonate Silver Mine⛏️💰

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Abandoned Mine Exploring with Tom and Julie

3 ай бұрын

The Carbonate Mine was located by Chester Pray and Frank Stockton in 1908 and was the earlier of the two discoveries on this site. The other mine on this site is the Queen of Sheba. The mine was named for the ore found here, which was lead carbonate with silver.
One of the major problems of developing this mine site was lack of transportation to a railhead. The nearest railroad station was 40 miles away at Zabriskie. Jack Salsberry built a wagon road from nearby Salt Well over the Black Mountains to the Tonopah and Tidewater railroad at Zabriskie. Freight teams hauled the ore across Death Valley to the Amargosa range, where a gas-powered tractor hauled it the last 16 miles to town. There were 150 head of stock used to pull the wagons. The ore was sent to Salt Lake City for smelting. We hope you enjoy the video of this historic mine.
Here is the link to our Queen Of Sheba Mine:
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There is much more history available here:
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@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

More information on this area and a link to our video of the nearby Queen of Sheba Mine can be found in the video description.

@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm 3 ай бұрын

Hi Tom & Julie - thank you for taking me for a walk = really dry mine !

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Ronnie. You're welcome, and thank you for taking the tour with us!👍😁

@crchuckh6852 3 ай бұрын

As always thank you for sharing,😎👍👍

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Chuck. You're welcome. We appreciate you leaving us a comment!👍😁

@user-hp8oq7yd5n 3 ай бұрын

Hey guy's enjoyed the video, ya'll be careful out there and ill catch up with ya'll soon

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Gary. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!👍😁

@cdetrixhe 3 ай бұрын

I will turn 65 in a few days. At 55 I was able to do what your are doing Tom, but not now, but maybe? Drink it all in because these will be great memories! You know that. I got a new hip last year and that sped me up. I hope Aurthur doesn't come and kick your ass from all that walking. I wound up with new big toe joints in both feet, a new knee, a new hip, 19 surgeries and counting. No ticker troubles! That's one positive thing from all that walking I have done. Before cell phones, remember what happened when your car quit? Sometimes you got to walk... a LOT.. All that bouncing gives me flashbacks to the ranch days trying to find a cow, or something.. We get to live vicariously through your travels! I hope to get out in that neck of the woods again but I need another airplane. Kimosabi say, "Too far to walk, me flyum aiplane." I need to get back to Lone Pine Airport. Hope to meet you two someday. -Cw Detrixhe- I have a few flying, music, art videos on KZfaq.

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the detailed comment, CW. Sorry to hear that you have had 19 surgeries. I need to get one of my big toes fixed soon. Other than a few other pains, I'm doing good for 68 years old. I am ready to stop mine exploring soon. I keep getting minor injuries that take forever to heal. Thanks again for the fun comment. Maybe we'll cross paths sometime.👍😁

@Unit38 3 ай бұрын

Very much enjoy looking over your shoulders while you explore these interesting mines. I hope the two of you are doing well. Look forward to your next exploration.

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. We are both doing well. We're glad that you enjoy our explores and appreciate you commenting!👍😁

@lindarider4525 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the adventure guys 😊

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Linda. You're welcome. Thanks for watching!👍😊

@Askjeffwilliams 3 ай бұрын

another fun explore ....not sure how the air was getting into that drift .....keep'em coming and be safe out there .....so you know what Iam gonna say huh

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hey Jeff. There were some big open stopes higher up the mountain that I didn't show. That still doesn't exactly explain how air can move through the face of a drift?? Oh yeah, I know what you gonna say next. Lol Thanks for the comment!👍😁

@marksneddon-7zero 3 ай бұрын

There are instances of people living in mines, so I don't think a cheeky wee piano bar @6:28 is out of the question. Thanks for the far flung explore Tom and Julie.

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Mark. Oh yes, we have seen mines that were being lived in a few times. I must say we've yet to see a piano bar in one, though. Maybe you're onto something! 👍🎹😁

@davedeatherage4902 3 ай бұрын

We had fun exploring this mind with you Tom and Julie. Thanks!

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Dave. Glad that you enjoyed the explore. Thanks for leaving a comment for us!👍😁

@lloydbaker6988 3 ай бұрын

Thanks,Tom and Julie, for letting us go exploring with you again. 👍

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Lloyd. Thanks for taking the tour with us!👍😁

@jimmystockdale7555 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for another trip, nice little mines not a lot to see. The old car was pretty neat. Be careful and safe travels until next time. Bless you both

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Jimmy. We hope you are doing well. Yes, the old car was fun to see. Thanks for watching and for the blessing!👍🙏

@ExploringCabinsandMines 3 ай бұрын

Another fun day of exploring!

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hey Dave. Yes, another fun day in the mines. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

@frankgaletzka8477 2 ай бұрын

Hello Tom Hello Julie This mine looks very strange with all these rocks sticking out of the rips and the back . The flowers were amazing . In all this dry place nature has some colourfull flowers. Have a good week Best wishes Frank Galetzka

@TomandJulieMineExploring 2 ай бұрын

Hello Frank. The rock seems to be very fractured in this mine. The desert can be very beautiful when it gets a little water. Thanks for the comment. Hope all is well for you!👍😁

@Ed_in_Md 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking us along with you on this adventure. Take care of each other and be safe.

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Ed. You're welcome, and thanks for the comments. We appreciate it!👍😊

@davidhettesheimer3685 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Tom and Julie for taking us along on another great explore. Awesome old car. nothing like the desert flowers. And the views are just amazing. 👍⛏️⛏️🍻🍺🍺

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi David. You're welcome, and thanks for coming on the desert trip.That beer looks good!🍺🍺🍻👍👍

@davidhettesheimer3685 3 ай бұрын

@@TomandJulieMineExploring one of these days I’ll be buying you two real beers. Would love to meet ya’s someday. I lived in Mohave desert for six years. Moved back East. wish I never did lol. Stay safe out there.

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

The desert does have it's charms. Maybe someday we'll have a beer in real life!

@brianmarywapshott2593 3 ай бұрын

Well done again you blokes and keep 'em comin', take care Cheers

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Brian and Mary. Thanks for the nice comment. We appreciate it!👍😁

@highdesertbill 3 ай бұрын

Very interesting explore. Thank you for taking me along!

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Bill. Glad that you found it interesting. You're welcome, and thank you for watching!👍😁

@DaveInLAS 3 ай бұрын

What a great surprise! I’ve missed you guys and hope winter in MX was fun 🙌🏼👏🏼🙏🏻

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Dave. Thanks for the comment. Winter was great!👍😊

@Justme85857 3 ай бұрын

Thank you "Dynamic Duo" I enjoy your videos

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Haha, thanks Paul. You know why I'm laughing!👍😁

@moparedtn 3 ай бұрын

*T + J!* Every time we catch a glympse of Death Valley in your videos, I'm blown away at the vastness of it. Looks like it goes on forever! I've never been anywhere near the SW, but the thought of DV being a couple hundred feet below sea level - yet being within 100 miles of Mt. Whitney (the highest point in the lower 48) - intrigues me no end. Should I ever be blessed enough before I'm gone, I'd sure like to see it all one day. Y'all be safe out there and thanks as always, - Ed on the Ridge

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Ed. Hopefully, you will get to see some of the SW sometime. There are some pretty amazing places here. Thanks for the comment, we appreciate it!👍😁

@gmcnelly2468 3 ай бұрын

really good vistas at the end of the video. Thanks!

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Yes, they are not hard to come by in DV. Views for days!👍😁

@mikewinings4120 3 ай бұрын

It looked like in places the vein still had some life in it,thanks again for another wonderful explore 😊

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Mike. I'm not sure how this carbonate ore is deposited. I didn't see much of an obvious vein. You're welcome and thanks for the nice comment!👍😁

@sonny1597 3 ай бұрын

That's my favorite campsite .. the concrete pads where the old buildings use to be. Lots of the air in the portal you were in comes from where the stope where it comes to the surface. If you drive around the backside of the mine you'll see the open stope. I was just in DV two days ago but bailed due to bad weather. 🤠

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Sonny. Yes, there is a large volume of air moving through the mine and out through the open stopes. We didn't have the energy to climb up to look at the top side of the mine. We had already been all over the adjacent hills earlier that day exploring the Queen of Sheba. Sorry that you got shut down on your recent trip. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

@tonyidle7813 3 ай бұрын

thank-you for the video.

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Tony. You're welcome. Thanks for watching!👍😁

@cheycasters 3 ай бұрын

Nothing like the Mojave in full bloom wildflowers!! 🎸🎸

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Cheyene. Yes, the desert comes alive with the flower blooms. Thanks for watching!👍😁🎸

@Donald-tr5gl 3 ай бұрын

Excellent mine tour as normal you two rock👍

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Donald. Thanks for the nice comment. Glad that you enjoyed the tour!👍😁

@richardbeee 3 ай бұрын

I didn't see any footwall or anything normal. Looked like they drifted through alluvial or something to that effect. Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

I don't know if the Carbonate ore runs in a typical thermally deposited vein. I'm guessing it does not. Thanks for the comment, Richard!👍😁

@TBI-Firefighter-451 3 ай бұрын

8:45 I was wondering where I had parked 🚙kind of looks like an old Packard. GTSY Tom and Julie

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Haha, it right where you left it 60 years ago. Lol Thanks for taking a guess at the make.👍😁

@pmae9010 3 ай бұрын

Hey Tom and Julie, great tour, if I am seeing it correctly there are no lug studs for the wheels, meaning they used lug bolts, if that is true this would be of the MOPAR family of vehicles. Early to mid forties.

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hey Mick. Good eye, and the knowledge to go with it. Thanks for your input!👍😁 .

@MexicoMattandAli 3 ай бұрын

Verdict is in. Another great video! Love the mines with chutes and tracks (and old beer cans), but the car and bed were kinda crazy. Looking forward to the next mine tour!

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hey Matt. Glad that you enjoyed the mine explore. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment for us!👍😁

@vincentrizzi9797 19 күн бұрын

great share once again!

@TomandJulieMineExploring 18 күн бұрын

Thanks again for the comment, Vincent!😊

@Ed_in_Md 3 ай бұрын

I’ve seen sugar before but didn’t realize it could be used as an explosive enhancer. Thanks for the info.

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Ed. Yes, sugar can be very explosive under certain conditions. I believe it is most explosive when ground into a fine powder. 👍😁

@casedoumasr656 3 ай бұрын

When you said Gobbing wall at the end of video and seeing the jagged rocks yes it sure makes one wonder what keeps it from coming loose and falling might have a natural cement mineral in the area. Thank you for another adventure p.s i was in Oregon at a old mine i took my rock hammer to get some gravel and it would not come loose .

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Case. Some of those fractured rock areas are cemented together tightly. You know how tough that segment can be from your trip to Oregon. We're glad that you enjoyed the explore. Thanks for watching!👍😁

@jerryrichter4904 3 ай бұрын

wonderful thank for sharing

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Jerry. You're welcome. Thanks for watching!👍😁

@jimmime 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Tom & Julie! A couple of great little explores, no ladders available. Lol Stay safe!

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Jimmi. There are no ladders on this one, but I'm sure some will turn up soon. You're welcome, and thanks for watching!👍😁

@janblake9468 3 ай бұрын

The whiskey label at 5:35 is historic: "Mount Vernon" was established by George Washington.

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Francis. Thanks for chiming in on the Whiskey label. I always enjoy hearing what you have to say!👍😁

@eddie9903 2 ай бұрын

Very cool video you said The Rock was fractured I guess that's another word for loose Rock. Thanks for taking us along with you.

@TomandJulieMineExploring 2 ай бұрын

Hey Eddie. Yes, the rock that this mine was dug in was very broken up looking. It looked like it was so loose that it should have caved in. Hope all is well in your world. We're wrapping things up in Mexico, getting ready to head to New Mexico to visit relatives, and then going home. Thanks for watching!👍🎸

@1949ala 3 ай бұрын

Fun as always, stay safe

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😁

@adventureswithducky4088 3 ай бұрын

So glad to see another video from you guys!. So ... the old car in the desert. How might you get a motor for a machine, or generator out to the desert? How about drive the whole car out and leave what you don't need? ....... maybe? Had to smile back at the smiling backpack. 🙂

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Henry. I think you are correct about many of the vehicles being driven out to these remote places to be parted out of the drive train and other useful parts. Thanks for the smile!👍😁

@bobterry2952 3 ай бұрын

Well good morning Tom and Julie, how are my two favorite desert rats today? It's good to see your back out in death valley I'm surprised at how much mining went on in that part of the area. I'm not familiar with California but I do know a lot about its mining history mother lode country places like that I always assumed that death valley was basically associated with Borax mining, I had no idea there was so much other activity in that part of the world. Thank you again for taking us so long I appreciate it very much be careful out there and hope to see you again soon.

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Bob. There were several types of mines in Death Valley. Gold, lead/silver, copper, and of course, the different salts like borax and others were all common. You're welcome, and we're glad that you enjoyed the explore. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

@felipearellano8783 3 ай бұрын

thank for another great show 😁

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Felipe. You're welcome, and thanks for leaving a comment!👍😁

@TheShornak 3 ай бұрын

Hello Tom and Julie. Great video. I am always amazed at how many old mattress springs explorers find in or around these mines.

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Stephen. It does seem like bed springs are present more than any other artifact. Many of them that we have seen would make a nice cot for a night. It would be better than the ground. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

@jimstanford9899 3 ай бұрын

In the Carbonate, the back of the mine where the winze is has a very nice seam of galena, or it used to. It was a couple or three inches wide a few years ago. Haven't been there in probably seven or eight years now. Gonna be heading out that way tomorrow, but haven't decided on the east side of the New Yorks or the Goodsprings area. There is an old mill off of Ivanpah I have always wanted to look at. Decisions, decisions... Got snow last night. Might be an issue.

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Jim. The road up to the Carbonate is quite rough. I didn't notice the seam you mentioned. Have fun out there and stay safe.👍😁

@Dave_9547 3 ай бұрын

The old car looked to be a 1940 Chevrolet, or somewhere about that year of mfg. Thanks for another mine explore video.

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Dave. Thanks for taking a guess at the make/year of the old car. You're welcome, and we appreciate the comment!👍😁

@Biglukedozerlife70 3 ай бұрын

Maybe dodge? Both beautiful cars

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Very possibly a Dodge.

@Freedomquest08 3 ай бұрын

The cross shape in the center of the rear axle is Buick/Olds/Pontiac. The side chrome is Olds/Buick. I think the taillight housing narrows it down to a '38-40ish Buick. At least it does in my mind.

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

@Freedomquest08 Thanks for your input. I love hearing comments like yours trying to identify an object.👍😁

@Ed_in_Md 3 ай бұрын

That My Vernon whiskey was bottled in 1870. The article says it was made by a whiskey rectifier but I don’t know what that is.

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

A rectifier was a person or business that would buy whiskey from a distiller and add certain ingredients to get the specific flavor that they wanted. Commonly, they would blend whiskey from another distiller.

@davidsnider1703 3 ай бұрын

That whole mine looked like it should just fall in. Fun walk. Must be more works up and down

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi David. Those fractured mines that are cemented like this one are fun to see. Solid as can be. Definitely some stopes higher up. Thanks for watching!👍😁

@markhooper5824 3 ай бұрын

I guess you have to take quite a lot of water with you in Death Valley? Great job you two.😃

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Mark. Yes, you do need a lot of water and other safety/survival gear to go exploring these areas. We usually have three quarts each per day for drinking. Another couple for emergencies. There are a couple of extra gallons in the Jeep, too.

@pmae9010 3 ай бұрын

By the way I really like the bit of history you include with the video.

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

There is a link in the description to a lot of information on this mine and area if you didn't already click on it. Fascinating stuff, Mick.

@pmae9010 3 ай бұрын

Yes indeed interesting stuff, It seems often true that a huge investment is often followed by reduced output, enough is never enough. Thanks for the tip Tom. @@TomandJulieMineExploring

@dawnac6453 3 ай бұрын

I wouldnt mind having that mine...but.. i dont care too much for California. Too bad its not here in AZ.

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

California has the greatest and most diverse geographical features of any state in the lower 48, in my opinion. If it weren't for being overcrowded, over taxed, overpriced, and having some questionable politicians in power, it would be perfect. I don't think anyone will ever have this mine as it's in DVNP. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

@SueGirling68 3 ай бұрын

Hi Tom & Julie, I hope you guys are doing well ?. Would you like me to send some rocks with crystals in that I have found in our local area of Cornwall UK ???? they are mostly Quartz which we seem to have a lot of lol. How on earth do those rocks not fall wow, like you said it's nature's gobbing at her finest. Your Jeep is awesome for those old mining roads they are pretty rough. Thank you for sharing, much love to you both. xx 🥰💞

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Sue. We are both well and hope that you are, too. Thank you for the offer of rock crystals. I think you can save the postage money as we have about all the rocks we can handle here at home. I'm happy for you that you are getting out doing some rock hounding and collecting. This was another fun mine and Jeep ride. Never a dull moment on the mine exploring trail. We appreciate you watching and commenting!👍🙏❤️😊

@SueGirling68 3 ай бұрын

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Lol okay, yes we are all well, thank you. Those Jeep rides are seat of your pants kind of stuff. xxx 🥰

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

White knuckles, too sometimes.😊

@SueGirling68 3 ай бұрын

@@TomandJulieMineExploring 🤭 xx

@ronstanek2851 3 ай бұрын

Great video, there is a mine just outside of Las Vegas, the Potosi area which I was going to visit, but it is gated with no entrance so that is out. Have you explored any places around Rhyolite Bullfrog area? This area is what I collect mining certificates. Have a great time and enjoy you both very much! Do you still have your motorcycle?

@TomandJulieMineExploring 3 ай бұрын

Hi Ron. I don't understand why the BLM and Forest Service keep spending so much money on bat gates. They usually get breached in short order. We have been all around Rhyolite and Bullfrog. There are a couple of good mines in the area, but you have to hike up into the hills to find them. The Gibraltar is one exception. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😁