The Labyrinth of Tunnels 400 Feet Below the Streets of Tombstone, AZ.

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Among western history enthusiasts, Tombstone Arizona is well-known as an infamous mining town that gave way to notorious outlaws, gunfights, mining disputes and just about every other type of stereotypical western drama. Despite being the sole reason for the town’s existence, the underground mines of Tombstone are still largely overlooked by the history books; overshadowed by more well-known events such as the gunfight at the O.K. Corral. The names Ed Schieffelin, Wyatt Earp, and Doc Holliday are synonymous with Tombstone; but none of these people were miners. We think it's important to document and appreciate the history that made Tombstone into what it is now most famous for.
The mining history of Tombstone is as vast as the underground workings that lie beneath the town. Worked primarily for silver, the mines of Tombstone were extensively developed with dozens of miles of underground workings. The mines were driven to a depth of 500 feet before significant volumes of water were encountered which eventually doomed all mining operations in the area.
Join us as we wander through the endless maze of tunnels beneath the streets of Tombstone. We find spectacular geology, 100-year old artifacts, and sublevels that have not been explored in decades. I hope you enjoy!
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[@ccjensen4670]

As a six year old in 1952 I would camp with my dad and my mother's cousin on Uranium claims nea Moab Utah. We moved to Northern CA in 1954 and my dad would spend time every year up to 1962 on a claim my mom's cousin thought would be huge..my dad said it was a waste of time and gave his share away. IN 1967 the claim became the Rio Algum Mine and ran 17 years 24/7..the largest employer in Moab...refinery built at the site to process ore at this mine and other mines west of the Rockies..shut down when prices dropped for ore used to fuel power plants. Nothing left except three ponds..30 ft shafts 2300 ft deep were cemented to 30 feet deep. Ore body is still a viable source of ore if ever becomes needed in the future. I'M 76 years old and live in Las Vegas after owning a water well drilling company in Northern CA for 46 years. Still love the deset and mining history!!!

[@bebeandjohnnotsonomadiclif5287]

Poking around in the mines around town was fun when I was a kid 50+ years ago, and I know with your lights and gear now you'll be have'n big fun too. Thank you for the videos.

[@paulmbylbie6065]

Hey you-all dudes always make great videos ya always go over the whole mine beginning to end.....as if I was on the exploration with ya I'm a big dude 6.6 295 lbs had NFL hopes played arena & college football def line almost destroyed knees totally 4 acl's lost track of all others surgery's point here is exploring myself is painful. EXTREMELY so just wanted to say thank you guys I don't hurt go explore with you guys....you guys are funny...funny funny & y'all work well together.....don't ever change nothing you guys are awesome.....thx fellas

[@marionmitchell261]

In the mid nineties a large section of street collapsed in Tombstone due to subsidence and erosion in parts of mines under the town. Looking at the tiny sticks holding some massive pieces of rock up, I am not confident of this not happening again. Great video. Thank you for sharing. Marion.

[@mishegoss6311]

Extremely dangerous job , but you come out with amazing video. Thank you

[@bobrenner7213]

Watching them going down, made me feel out of breath thinking about climbing back up out of there!

[@MinesoftheWest]

It was a long haul! Thanks for watching

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Graham, a pretty non descript mine this one, that decline goes down a long way. Pretty cool they had those steps going down, you hardly see that in a mine. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx ❤

[@008Birdman]

Those massive lights and 4K show the mine that the miners couldn’t Phaethon. They didn’t see the mine in full details through their headlights.

[@sherryh7485]

My great grandfather, his father and other Pennsylvania investors (Philadelphia capitalists) once owned the Toughnut and other mines in the area, bought from Ed Shieffelin. According to the old mining books, cobalt was also listed as an element besides silver, lead, gold, etc.

[@MinesoftheWest]

No kidding! We’re good friends with the current caretaker of the Toughnut.

[@sherryh7485]

They had owned the Tombstone Mill and Mining Co for awhile, and then they sold their shares to focus on gold and silver mines in Mexico, called the Inde Reduction Co. Lost all when a freak torrential rain and wind storm swooped down from the mountains, flooded all the mines and couldn't be recovered.

[@rodneydaub3812]

Good stuff, gotta watch all your vids

[@ralphpatrick3071]

That’s a spacious mine so far. And no ropes necessary. I suspect the next video will include using ropes since everyone is wearing their gear. Nice that all the different channels joined together for a group explore. See ya next time and thanks!

[@MinesoftheWest]

Yep, there’s a bit of rope work in the next videos! Thanks for watching!

[@laurahaaima1436]

Nice intro bro! Love it..

[@michaelray2981]

MY GOD the deposits in this mine are unreal...............

[@RickNelsonMn]

That Libby can use no later than the 70's. Pop tops were on everything by the 80s. I think that can is from the 60s-70s.

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

[@vincentrizzi9797]

this is really underneath Tombstone?

[@TheSilmarillian]

Now that's a mine indeed

[@Micismine_]

What's the mine dug for?

[@Micismine_]

What's the blue orr.

[@slimwantedman6694]

So do I understand correctly that if I become patron then you will only answer questions then?

[@MinesoftheWest]

At a minimum, you will get access to bonus content and community chat. Depending on the tier you select, you will also get early access to photos, live Q&A’s, a mine photography print mailed to you monthly, shout-outs in my videos, and a few other things. It’s all explained on my Patreon page.

[@drdyna]

Man, one of those voices sounds a lot like Shango66.

[@jarvislarson6864]

Guy going down into mine @. 1:30 seems like a liability waiting to happen

[@spongebobman5495]

You can tell me to shut up whenever you want to

[@rogieru8796]

Wow just thinking, miners only had overalls shirts and shoes when they were down in the mines working all day in the dark. What a hard job they had for the little money they earned. Can’t wait till y’all explore the Biden mine. When you do make sure you leave him down there ,Thanks!

[@yamittr250]

There you go again.

[@Micismine_]

Silver?

[@halinagwozdz5371]

"Some of these steps are no good" lol

[@pauloneill9965]

I dnt usually comment on mine videos just take in adventure but the conversation at start was interesting especially with way things are been manipulated by our masters. There to much fluffy none important stuff on TV the web but these issues are affecting us all & we need talk about them but you tube would demonitize your content but not all things should be about money. Free speech is now a commodity isnt free has a price which is wrong.👍🏻☘

[@davidhattenburg9011]

If you didn’t want everyone to know about the underground leeching pond, better be careful

[@imaoregonbum6683]

do you know why those drifts are only 5 feet tall, they were not cut for adults for their miners!

[@MinesoftheWest]

Surprisingly, people were generally significantly shorter in the days when this mine was developed.

[@memberHD]

So much touching hanging walls and supports. Someone wants to die underground

[@merlinlucas8280]

Not a very old mine. Maybe from 1940 area.

[@deepwoodguy2]

Perhaps a few too many people on this explore...the guys behind the camera guy are just chatting about nothing relating to the caving.. and the camera guy isn't saying anything...the two guys in front appear to know what the caving is all about.... difficult to watch...and listen too..

[@pauladams7344]

They worked hard for the money !

[@drewmandulak2200]

I hear some familiar voices

[@rednecksuburbanidiot3230]

The whole world has limited time because of certain aspects. And get it done while you can. Because tomorrow is very uncertain

[@pauloneill9965]

Tomorrow is already worked out by our puppet masters welcome to metaverse & data our new currency our new control system the Al will have all answers will be whorshiped will be obeyed.🤖📱💻📡📷🎥📽👁

[@robertlyman9789]

Even more so now!