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Findley Mine (Steelesmith), Cripple Creek Mining District, Teller County, Colorado, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Findley Mine (Steelesmith) | Mine |
| Cripple Creek Mining District | Mining District |
| Teller County | County |
| Colorado | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 43' 54'' North , 105° 7' 59'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratton | 644 (2006) | 2.3km |
| Victor | 389 (2017) | 2.5km |
| Cripple Creek | 1,155 (2017) | 4.2km |
| Midland | 156 (2011) | 14.3km |
| Divide | 127 (2011) | 23.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs Mineral Society | Colorado Springs, Colorado | 29km |
| Canon City Geology Club | Canon City, Colorado | 34km |
| Lake George Gem & Mineral club | Lake George, Colorado | 34km |
Ref.: Min.Rec.: 36(2): 143-185.
The Findley and Shurtloff mines, which are owned by the Findley Gold Mining Company, are situated on the southeastern slope of Bull Hill just above the town of Independence. On the south the property adjoins the Hull City mine, while the Stratton estate holdings lie on the west. The principal production has been during the last few years. The output of ore of the Findley mine for the two years previous to 1904 was 11,850 tons; during earlier years 5,000 tons were produced. The total production of the two mines to April, 1904, approximated $700,000.
The developments on the Findley consist of a vertical shaft, with collar elevation of 10,398 feet and depth of 1,387 feet. Fifteen levels are turned, while at station 16 the vein has not as yet been crosscut. Drifts and crosscuts aggregate about 2 miles in length. The Shurtloff shaft is situated 800 feet north-northwest of the Findley, and its collar is 129 feet higher; it is 900 feet deep, with ten levels at various intervals down to the 800-foot point. Level 10 lies 25 feet above Findley level 9; Findley level 11 extends underneath the Shurtloff workings without making connection with them. Drifts and crosscuts amount to 4,500 feet.
The developments on the Findley consist of a vertical shaft, with collar elevation of 10,398 feet and depth of 1,387 feet. Fifteen levels are turned, while at station 16 the vein has not as yet been crosscut. Drifts and crosscuts aggregate about 2 miles in length. The Shurtloff shaft is situated 800 feet north-northwest of the Findley, and its collar is 129 feet higher; it is 900 feet deep, with ten levels at various intervals down to the 800-foot point. Level 10 lies 25 feet above Findley level 9; Findley level 11 extends underneath the Shurtloff workings without making connection with them. Drifts and crosscuts amount to 4,500 feet.
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- Southern Rocky MountainsOrogenic Belt
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