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Home Page Contact information Mineral Specimens Place an Order Mining History Illustrations	This might be your chance to learn more about the history of mines, mining claims, mine geology, mine structure (shafts, tunnels),  what type of ore was found, who owned them, and hopefully much more... Did you ever wonder about the details when someone found ore on the surface and then staked a claim for that site?   What was a prospective miner going to do with their new claim? What were they hoping to find? Gold, silver, galena, or just any minerals to get rich quick. I have found the study of the history, geology, and mining in the early American West to be both educating and fascinating to collect. What information I have found is for a select number of mines listed on the data page. This page lists only the state, the county, and mine name only.  Click the link below to continue to the data page for additional explanation.   Some libraries claim their mine information is copyrighted (even though it might be 100 years old) Links to more information: Mine Data: State, County and Mine name for which I have some information   Take a test to see what you already know about mine claims, etc.    (still in development, you can help) If you wish to submit test questions (with answers), or mine information, or ideas of how to improve this format please contact me at: msbooks@booksgeology.com
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