Carlyle Mine, California

  While exploring the vast waste land known as 29-Palms, we discovered that the Carlyle Mine, once a shining star of the Dale Mining District was actually worked by Minors.

Carlyle Mine Specs, as of 1902:
Ore: Gold, Silver, and Lead
Shafts: 155 feet.
Tunnels: 1000ft.
Drifts: 200ft
Greatest depth below outcrop: 425ft.
Displacement: 454 cu. in.
Rear End Gear Ratio: 3.55

 

Let's Explore the Carlyle Mine

  Minors get up early in the morning and head up the trail to work in the mine.  A swing-set used by the hard working Minors after a hard day.

Minors love to play on slides, weeeeeeee.

   When it comes to work, these Minors really know how to get it in gear!



Lower entrance to the Carlyle Mine

Back to California Desert Page        Next Page, Exploring Inside the Carlyle Mine