What Do 500 Miners Leave Behind? Answer: A Lot Of Equipment And 13 Miles Of Underground Workings!

[@richardbeee]

Thanks!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for your generosity, Richard! We certainly appreciate it.💰

[@lesleyrobbins1137]

"And here's a room full of hose." Sorry, Tom, but that cracked me up! 😆. Way cool mine, tons of stuff, and upper workings! That one section of vein was stunning. Super nice to see Julie back. That explore was epic.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, keep your mind out of the gutter, Lesley. Yes, a very cool place overall to see. Glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for mentioning Julie. 👍😁

[@AUMINER1]

I've been patiently waiting for some brave explorer to breach that portal for years now...many many documented the outside, but no one dared to enter. Leave it to Tom and Julie to go where no one else will :) thank you! this is a major mine that somehow escaped YT for all these years. I look forward to seeing what is contained in the upper levels :)

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I'm happy for you that the wait is over. It really is a big mine with 13 miles of underground workings from what I've heard. In the next video, we will go deeper into the mine. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@Bodacious-o9r]

Thats an awesome mine! 13 miles is a lot of digging in solid rock looking forward to seeing the lower levels, thanks fir sharing take care and be safe ill catch ya'll later

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It really is a great mine. I'm not sure how much of the 13 miles of underground are still accessible, but in our next video, we go down to some lower levels and do our best to find out. Thanks for watching!👍😁

[@jerryrichter4904]

never a dull moment here thanks for sharing

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jerry. You're correct about that. You're welcome. Thanks for commenting!👍😁

[@lloydbaker6988]

Hello, Tom and Julie, Great day for another explorer with you two today .👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Lloyd. Thanks for following along with us and commenting. We appreciate it!👍😁

[@jimmystockdale7555]

Great to see Julie back and seemed to be doing well. That was one heck of a mine, probably more artifacts than I ever saw in one mine. Y'all stay safe and bless you both.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

HinJimmy. Good to hear from you. Yes, it's great to have Julie along. Glad that you liked the mine. Thanks for watching!👍😊

[@markattardo]

W O W ! ! That was quite a mining operation! Thanks for documenting and uploading👍👍 BTW, it's good to see Julie starting to explore again.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Mark. You're welcome. Yes, quite a mine. Thanks for watching and for mentioning Julie. 👍😊

[@ralphpatrick3071]

That was an awesome video! Julie with her foot..a real trooper. That whole place, above and below, should be declared a State Park, in order to preserve it. Kinda like they did with Bodie CA. Definitely, one of your top ten. Thank you, T&J!!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ralph. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. There is a lot to see here. In the next video, we go down the shaft. Thanks for the nice comment!👍😊

[@Ed_in_Md]

Boy did that antifreeze tester make me feel old. I remember using one just like that when I worked at a gas station as a kid.😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, yes, that was an old-school tester. Glad that it brought back some memories. 👍😊

[@tonyidle7813]

good to see Julie up and around, GO JULIE. so much stuff to see, had to keep pausing the video to take it all in . thank-you for another great video, see you next time.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Tony. Yes, it's good to have Julie back. Lots of cool stuff to see here. Thanks for watching. In the next video, we go down the shaft here.👍😁

[@brianmarywapshott2593]

Boy, there was certainly a swag of gear left in this mine and you blokes did a good job of letting us know what it was all about, keep safe and catch ya Cheers

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Brian and Mary. Yes, a load of things left to see. Thanks for watching. Cheers!👍😁

[@Brian-HistoricMineExplorations]

Another great explore of a neat historic set of workings. Thanks again to both of you for all of your excellent uploads!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Stacey and Brian. You're welcome. Glad that you liked the mine and the history. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@DavidSellars-b8l]

WOW. All that machinery and a mine that I actually might be able to explore. WOW dave

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Dave. It's fun to see all the equipment both above and below ground. Thanks for the comment!👌😊

[@CFarnwide]

Wish I had time to watch this now! Only have a few seconds to post this comment for the algorithm. Can’t wait to sit back, relax, and view the history you have preserved for us on video!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Sounds like a good plan to me. Hope you enjoy it.👍😁

[@AZRob56]

Good to see Julie is back in action. Excellent explore of an extensive and historic mine. Lots to see here. Machinery was interesting and rarely seen today. Well done in all respects. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to come along.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Rob. Yes, it's good to have Julie back. There is definitely a lot to see here. You would like the equipment. You're welcome, and thank you for commenting!👍😊

[@jimmime]

WOW! What a mine full of artifacts. Spools of fuse. Minerals still visible almost all they way through the mine. Thank you, Tom & Julie, and Herschel and Max. Great to see Julie up and leading the way through again! Take care, God Bless.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jimmi. Yes, it is a very nice mine above and below ground. It's great to have Julie back. Glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

[@ifixphns]

I ❤Museum Mines! What an incredible site and explore. This site must have been abuzz with activity in it's day. Beautiful vein structure at 19:59 Thanks for bringing us along, and I hope you can get into those lower levels. Glad to see Julie is on the mend and able to get back underground.✌

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, it was a very fun place to see. Always good to have Julie along. I can just imagine all the sights and sounds when the place was up.and running. Next video we will go lower into the workings. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

[@alvindorris4373]

Wow can't believe Anvil still there. ❤

[@Bobbymull7174]

Sad to see so much equipment and machinery just left to rust away 😢 thanks for takeing me along i can't explore like you anymore ❤❤❤

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Bobby. Yes, a little sad, but that's how it is. You're welcome, and thank you for watching!👍😊

[@rogers8786]

Amazing artifacts! Another great explore. Thanks for sharing.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Roger. Glad that you enjoyed the explore. Thanks for commenting!👍😁

[@thomasb188]

That was a fantastic find for a mine to explore!!!!! I love the video!!!! Have a great day!!!! 🤠🤠🤠

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Thomas. Glad that you enjoyed the explore. Thanks for the comment. Have a good weekend!👍😁

[@roysanders2205]

Wow. Just wow. I think you might have to go to Mars to top this explore, but I have confidence that you and Julie will find a way. Thanks.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Roy. Thanks for the nice comment. In the next video, we will go down the shaft. There's not as much to see but very fun. 👍😁

[@keithrimmer3]

Great mine Tom she looks like a big one, glad Julie is better take care see you on the next one,

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Keith. Yes, a big mine. It's definitely good to have Julie back. Thanks for watching, see you next time!👍😁

[@Ed_in_Md]

Great to see you back Julie!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ed. Thanks, I'm just about 100%. 😊

[@jimForgottenHinterland]

Incredible mine! I love seeing the equipment still in place. What a great explore. Two things that really anger me though are the copper thieves and arsons. Destroying those magnificent motors and other electricals and burning out mines are things I have no tolerance for. I love seeing the underground equipment and such but have mixed feelings about it. I would like to see all of those artifacts preserved for the enjoyment of future generations but also love seeing all of the equipment still in place as the miners left it. Thing is, eventually, all of those artifacts will be lost to the mountain, never to been seen again. To me, that is a tragedy. Thing is, you can't have it both ways so I leave things as they are. I wish others would do the same. I hope Julie's foot is doing better. I noticed a bit of unsteadiness. Not only am I a geologist, my last career was as a Physical Therapist, so I can't help but want to make things right. Take care.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jim. Yes, the thievery is too bad. You're correct that someday all the equipment will be lost, but we already have a lot of museums and very few places like this left in situ. So, we enjoy these places while we can and realize that nothing is permanent. Julie is just bout back to normal now. Thanks for thinking of her.👍😊

[@StillFightingItRoundHere]

Thanks guys, that was a blast to explore! 😂

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hey Herschel. We had a good time, too. Keep fighting, Brother!👍😊

[@-r-495]

😮 The map seemed to show a 1700 level, I recall a 1050 from the hoist house. 1700 could be approximately the difference in elevation down to the valley. Happy to see this is still standing, thank you very much for sharing your experiences!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Those mine maps are a bear to read. I'm not sure how deep the mine really is. There ate three different shafts. I've been to the bottom of one at 500 feet. The others ate deeper. You're welcome, and thank you for watching and commenting!👍😊

[@desertrat8322]

Awesome video , alot of artifacts found inside

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Desert Rat. Yes, lots of cool stuff here. Thanks for watching!👍😁

[@grumpy5724]

Good Morning mine explorers!!! Tom and Pattee (seriously, that's our names) says hi.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Tom and Pattee. Thanks for the comment. 👍😊

[@madeinyorkshire52]

WOW - what a huge mine and amazing explore! Not sure how wise it was for Julie to have to navigate past all those trip hazards with her foot still healing after surgery ❤ loved seeing all that equipment left outside - those air compressors, winch and motor, etc. am I right in assuming that all that was powered by an electricity source that had been run to that mine; or was in the vicinity via overhead power lines? 🧨⛏🧨⛏🇬🇧

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, a huge mine. Julie is doing well and just about back to normal. You can't keep a good woman down. Yes, there was electricity run to the mine and surrounding buildings via overhead lines. There are several buildings here that I didn't show, even a school house. Glad that you enjoyed the explore, and thanks for commenting!👍😁

[@vernontafte1718]

Another great video. Thank you both.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Vernon. Glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for commenting!👍😁

[@bobterry2952]

Well, hello, Tom and Julie. My to favorite Desert Rats. Along with some good friends. It's good to see Julie back in action. I am just amazed that she never gets her shoes dirty.😅 Well, you all found a big one didn't you. I must admit that entrance was a bit spooky. I don't know if I would have tried that one. But the mine was full of great artifacts . It makes me so mad to see people destroying things like those motors. People have no respect anymore. I do hope you go back and hit some more of that one it would be great. Ok thanks again for taking me along with your. Please be safe in all you do.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Bob. Yes, it's nice yo have Julie back. She doesn't usually wear those shoes. They are softer and a little bigger than what she usually wears. It's a nice big mine, all right. I don't know why some people have to wreck things. You're welcome, and thank you for watching!👍😊

[@moparedtn]

*WOAH NELLY!* 100 year old mine! HUGE 100 year old mine! Lookit all the cool stuff! Is it the Empire, by chance? Graffiti says: *PB WON'T BE HERE* (I assume there was a date with this?) Dang Tom, slow down or you'll be next needin' a foot doc. 🙂 *FRED SCHMIDT 7-22-18* *EMIL CHIRIK NEFFS, OH* (Neffs, OH (pop. 878) is close to the WV state line, by Wheeler.) No Tom, I'm sure that other one didn't say the guy was a raper... 🙂 What a video, y'all thanks! FEEL BETTER JULIE! - Ed on the Ridge

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ed. It was first discovered in the 1860s, so more than 100 years old. I believe it was in operation for about 100 years and the latest dates I saw on papers was 1958. It's very hard to read the graffiti in real time for some reason, much easier on the video or in photographs. Thanks for the info on Neffs. It's fun looking up the towns and names made by the miners in acetylene soot. Glad that you liked the video. Always good to havecJulie back. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Not the Empire.

[@yowser8780]

Copper thieves... usually 'Meth Heads/Tweakers'. Old days... it was probably a steam/compressed air powered mine. Lots of the 'old stuff' would have been replaced by the 'newer stuff' (electric) as the mine progressed through the years. Neat explore.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Well, they sure had enough compressed air power to do what the wanted. I've never seen three huge compressors in a row like that. Too bad the copper thieves hit here. Glad that you enjoyed the explore!👍😁

[@Porty1119]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring It's a bit hard to judge scale on video, but those big piston compressors look like they'd each be good for about 2000 CFM. A jackleg drill will use maybe 200 CFM.

[@stevetaylor9556]

Hey , guys , wow , thats a awesome location , thanks for sharing 🙂

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Steve. You're welcome, glad that you liked it. Thanks for watching!👍😁

[@stevetaylor9556]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Hey , happy Saturday afternoon from here , was a bit late seeing this , love all the neat old stuff down in these places , always astonished at the amount of equipment left in these mines, neat !! 👍😁

[@waynebaker8973]

Awesome job team

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Hello Tom Hello Julie A great Mine with much Equipment left behind. But i am very sorrow how all this looks like. The people destroyed alot it is a shame . Why is this not a Museum or saved from luting. A happy weekend and greetings Yours Frank Galetzka

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hello Frank. Yes, the looting is not good. That's just the way it is here. There are so many mines that you can't keep control over them all. We already have a lot of mining museums, so that's not a problem. I'm glad that you enjoyed seeing what's left here. Hope you have a good weekend!👍😁

[@briannave7326]

Great mine explore, I looked up some of the names on find a grave but didn’t have any luck.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Brian. Thanks for trying to look up the names. Too bad you didn't find any. Glad that you enjoyed the explore. Thanks for the comment!👍😊

[@RickNelsonMn]

100% mine. 100+ years, tons of equipment to see, and consider the miners lives. The video opens with exactly 💯 👍🏼😎 coolness! Then you dig your way in too 😜🤟🏼💯👍🏼😎 I love it! And now, on into the mine ⛏️🥾⛰️ Incredible mine. Another one packed with stuff. I always like the mineralization and graffiti shots. D great adventure. I did get nervous about the winze muddy slipperiness. I was thinking, Julie would see Tom disappear so fast if he slipped down. At those times there's ⛏️ thoughts of a mountain pick to try and smack a stop?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Rick. Thanks for the great comment. It's a great place and we're glad that you enjoyed it. I'm happy that Julie is back. Yes, it's a very slippery mine throughout with a thin layer of mud everywhere. 👍😊

[@chrishammond6716]

Ya mon, lively up yourselves Tom and Julie piping in some Irie dub,,

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@chrishammond6716 Hi Chris. That's just a little diddy that l pulled out of my hat. I can't even remember when I made it. Thanks for commenting!🎸👍

[@RobertR-t5l]

hoping & praying you all stay healthy an jules is back to 100% soon great vlog again 🤙

[@metingokbulut837]

⭐️💯🇹🇷👍hoş geldiniz kendinizi özlettiniz efendim türkiyeden saygılar selamlar

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Metin. Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope all is well for you in Turkey. 👍😊

[@mikehigginbotham585]

Yeah they had them covered with Kevin so you can went down the canvas and evaporation we keep you water cool

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Mike. That's right. Just like the water bag they would hang on the outside of a vehicle. And there were two of them! Thanks for the comment. 👍😊

[@67volksrodder]

What a nice mine. Tons of artifacts there. That name was Draper, not Raper, lol. Way to tough it out Julie. Really long way in there. Thanks for the adventure. Stay safe.

[@billoc1255]

You "ROCK!"

[@richardbeee]

I wonder if Jimmie Dodge is related to Freddie Dodge from Mine savers. Y'all could have left me in the assay office. I could spend hiurs there.😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@richardbeee Hi Richard. I liked the assay area, too. There is so much to see and only so much time to see it. Thanks for watching and for the $$.👍😊

[@lorrinbarth1969]

I know many mines closed during WWII. But mines producing essential metals would have remained open. Seeing that Olivia, Claire and Diane left their names underground do you know if the mine employed female workers or are these just the names of tourists?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@lorrinbarth1969 Hi Lorrin. I don't know for certain, but I would be surprised if there were any women working down in the mines. I'm guessing they were miners' wives or girlfriends or possibly tourists later on. Thanks for watching!👍😁

[@Porty1119]

I know of plenty of women working in mills during the war. Women working underground is very much a recent phenomenon, within the last 20-30 years, and it's still rare. The district I work in has had a total of two female miners in living memory.

[@Buster2058]

Glenn Draper Jan 7 1935 is what I make of it.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@Buster2058 Hi Buster. That makes sense. It's very hard to read the graffiti in real time. It is much easier on the video or in photographs. I glad there was no raper. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

[@johngeralddunniii9291]

👍👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@johngeralddunniii9291 Thanks, John!👍😁

[@stevesmith-sb2df]

The thieves were probably making less than minimum wage tearing up those old motors.

[@yowser8780]

'Tweakers'... usually aren't employed !

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@stevesmith-sb2df I'm sure you're right, Steve. What are you going to do? People are nuts! Thanks for commenting!👍😁

[@haroldhoskison7239]

the sharpening machine is actualy a hand drill press it's just upside down.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@haroldhoskison7239 Thanks for chiming in on that, Harold. Much appreciated!👍😁

[@doug6885]

I've got a lot of drone footage of the site, but never had the chance to secure an invite. I've talked to locals in town who said they knew the care taker, which is probably true since it's an insanely small town. :) The can dump close by (outside of the fence) is the largest I've been to in my short exploring history.

[@doug6885]

There's a guy out there on the interwebs with photos from before a lot of the looting happened.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Doug. I've heard the can dump was huge. I guess there is more that one. It was a fun explore. More underground coming next video. Thanks for watching!👍😁

[@doug6885]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring The can dump contains the remains of buildings that I think used to be in the mining camp. Did you get into the school at all?

[@davidgrenis638]

I'M PRETTY SURE I'VE SEEN THIS MINE BEFORE WITH OTHER KZbinRS DAVID ADAM GRENIS CURRENTLY IN HOUSTON TEXAS

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, that's possible.

[@davidgrenis638]

OR EVEN THOUGH IT SAYS 1957 I THINK A LOT OF THAT GEAR HAD BEEN REPURPOSED PROBABLY FROM THE 1920S EVEN OR EARLIER I ACTUALLY WONDER HOW MUCH MINING GEAR WAS EVER SOLD BECAUSE SO MUCH OF IT GOT MOVED FROM ONE MIND TO THE OTHER I WOULD THINK THE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS WOULD BE HARD-PRESSED TO STAY IN BUSINESS DAVID ADAM GRENIS CURRENTLY IN HOUSTON TEXAS

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I agree, David. Thanks for the detailed comment. 👍😊

[@Lucysdad66]

I've seen a lot of mind videos over the years and i'm convinced that graffiti was started by miners , not mexicans..

[@frankgaletzka8477]

All the history is demolisht what a shame

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@frankgaletzka8477 Hi Frank. Yes, some of it is destroyed, but not all of it. Still very fun to see what's there. Thanks for watching!👍😁

[@TheSilmarillian]

Copper thieves making money for short time gain sad but so true unfortunately.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi SIl. Yes, that unfortunately is true. Thanks for watching!👍😊

[@vidzilla1]

If the idiots spent half of the time at a job, they could make twice as much money VS destroying artifacts

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@vidzilla1 No doubt about that. It's more work to be a thief than it is working a regular job. Thanks for the comment!👍😁