The Famous Gold Bottom Mine - Climbing Ladders To The Upper Levels (part 3 of 3)
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
- In this video, we continue our exploration of the famous Gold Bottom Mine. In this final part of the series, we climb ladders into the upper part of this abandoned gold mine to find huge stopes and colorful mineral veins. The stopes were very unstable, and large rocks had fallen from high up, smashing the support timbers and making the area quite dangerous. We follow a waterline through the stope and into the mountain where we find more ladders, wooden ore chutes, and a possible route to an even higher level. The mine was discovered in the 1880s, and these upper ore bodies were mined before 1900. After 1900, the lower parts of the mine were worked. This three part series is all about the older upper workings. The underground workings of this gold, silver, lead, and copper mine are more than 7500 feet in length. It was still being worked in 1936 when the ore averaged 0.63 ounce of gold, 14.5 ounces of silver, 15.9 percent lead, and 0.6 percent copper per ton.
We hope you have enjoyed this three part video series of this abandoned mine, and thank you for watching!
Here is part 1 of this video series:
• The Famous Gold Bottom...
Here is part 2 of this video series:
• The Famous Gold Bottom...
Hey Tom and Julie, thank you for those kind words and we had a great time in our lives doing what you are doing so good luck and happy 80th to you both when it happens Cheers
You're welcome. Thank you, too!😊
Tom, you're a few years older than my 63 years. I know what you mean when you say, "I'm getting worn out for the day." I really enjoy the explorations that you and Julie embark on.
I might have to start ending my strenuous activities at noon and leave the afternoon for relaxing. Glad that you enjoy our explorations. Thanks for watching!😊
Imagine one day finding someone's signature done by their own hand will be a rare find, and maybe mostly in mines. The art of writing is diminishing as technology takes over.
You can say that again. I had to sign an electronic form at a medical facility, and the machine didn't even give me the option to scribble on the screen. It gave me three different pre made signatures of my name to choose from.
We have seen some beautiful writing in mines done with headlamp soot and in pencil. I remember a mine that had a lot of samples in it, and the labeling in pencil was so ornately written that it looked like it was done by a calligrapher. Thanks for sharing your observation!😄
This series is most interesting. Being an armchair tag along, I don't believe I have ever seen deposits this thick. It looks like a ton of money was made in this mine! Thanks Tom and Julie!
Hi William. Thanks for tagging along on this series. Glad that you found it interesting. It must have been a good sized ore body. Thanks for watching and commenting!😊
I'm always grateful, and somewhat relieved, when i see a new post, from you guys. It tells me, you made it out. Stay safe out there, you two
Hi Kevin. You're correct in a feeling of relief when we come out of a mine. We feel the same thing. It's a very dangerous hobby where there are things that can happen no matter how prepared you are. Thanks for watching and for your concern!😊
Lots of beautiful colors and lots of ladders too. A couple of real sketchy areas as well. Glad you didn’t get lost by yourself Tom. Thanks for taking us along. Take care of each other and stay safe.
Hi Ed. Yes, the minerals here are very colorful and fun to see. Julie is a good navigator when underground. Better than me, for sure. I'd feel kind of silky if she had to come and rescue me if I got turned around.😄
You're welcome, and thank you for the comment!😊
I really enjoy each and every video you produce, Always full of adventure. Thank you both for taking me along and sharing your explores.
Hi Bill. We certainly appreciate the kind words and are happy that you enjoy our videos. Thank you for sharing the adventures with us.😄
brilliant series
Thank you, Mike. We appreciate it!😄
Another look into an incredibly interesting yet dangerous mine!!! Thanks for the trip, Tom & Julie!!!🙂
Hi Trudy. Glad that you found the mine interesting. Yes, it has its share of danger, too. You're welcome, and thanks for watching!😊
Chutes, ladders and stopes. Fun to watch. Thanks, T&J! Stay safe..
Hi Ralph. Thanks for watching. Glad that you had fun. 😄
that looks like a fun explore right there ...wonder what you heard ....Maybe Slim is messing with you . Lol ....keep'em coming and be safe out there in the heat
Hey Jeff. Yes, this was a fun one. So much fun I just couldn't take any more of it. We hear noises fairly often. I'm guessing most of the noises are rocks falling or stulls creaking. Maybe it was Slim who knows. Thanks for watching!😄
you guys will have to take a vacation after all of that exploring
Hi Jerry. You're correct. I'm not sure how much more of this fun I can handle. Thanks for watching!😄
Great adventure once again
Thanks, Professor. Glad that you liked it!😄
That mine was just about all stopes going everywhere. The ladders looked old but in fairly good shape. Good job Tom exploring but you were about to get turned around without your navigator Julie. Y'all take care and bless you both.
Hi Jimmy. Hope you are doing well.🙏
Julie is a better navigator than me because she has a much better memory. Those drifts start looking all the same to me. Most of the ladders here are in good shape. Thanks for watching and for the blessing!😊
Thanks, Tom and Julie, scary climbing such old ladders. You two are awesome. 👍
Hi Lloyd. Thanks for watching. That makes you awesome!😄
Tom and Julie great job as always.
Thank you. We appreciate the comment!😄
Hey guys, wow, what a hole, I have seen all three videos, that is a lot of walking, crawling, looking and dust breathing, it's good to see you out enjoying life. thank you for the tour.
Hi Mick. Thanks for watching all three parts of this one. It's a big mine and there are several places that we didn't get to. Lots of dust, too. It's a crazy hobby. 😄
What a mine! So many places to get turned around in, so happy Tom found you again. You do look tired, hope you have a great dinner and drink, lots of water. Thank you for taking us along.
Hi Deb. Yes, a very fun mine to explore with a lot of twists and turns. Tired and dirty, but nothing a good shower and some liquids won't fix. You're welcome, and thank you for watching!😊
*J & T!*
Wow, that mine was the gift that just keeps on giving!
I must compliment you both on your stamina - as well as your selection of lights.
The heck was that noise, anyways?
- Ed on the Ridge
Hi Ed. This one did keep on giving all right. We hear noises fairly often. I'm guessing it was a rat, cat, or small rock falling down. It's always a little spooky when you do hear a noise in a mine because usually it's eerily silent. Thanks for the nice comment. We appreciate it!😄
lots of nice colors, lots of drifts going here and there, easy to get turned around. thank-you for the video, see you next time.
Hi Tony. Yes, this mine has a lot of workings going all over the place. Thanks for watching and commenting!😄
Backfilled Boulder's great Name for Rock Band!!!; )😂😅😮
Hey Richard. I used to keep a list of cool band names because I would think of one and then soon forget it. Now I can't find the list. Lol😄
Hello Tom Hello Julie
This mine is crazy with all these Stalls Holding up big parts of the Back of the Mine .
The whole mine looks very instabel .
Thank you for your work
Greetings from Germany and i wish you both a happy weekend.
Yours Frank Galetzks
Hello Frank. Yes, it's a crazy mine, and unstable in places. Thanks for the comment. We hope all is well in Germany and wishing you a nice weekend, too.😄
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Thank you for you answer.
I am Personal Well but our country is going Down in a Spiral of Migrationcrime and a goverment that destroy the economy and the country.
I hope we the people can stop this but the time is running out.
There are so much lies and crime the goverment and the politics did .
But i know the truth and the light will win against the darkness.
Yours Frank
Sorry to hear how things are for you in Germany. I hope that it gets better.
The mine that just keeps going! I bet a cold beer tastes really good after a long day of mine exploring. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Roger. Yes, a cold beer and a warm shower always feel good after being in a hot and dusty mine. Thanks for commenting!😄
Thank you, Tom & Julie! Great explore!
Hi Jimmi. Thanks for the nice comment!😄
Well, that was a nice explore! Someone asked who decided where to mine. Can't answer that directly but have something to offer. In the copper mines in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, it was said that the Cornish miners could smell copper and just followed their noses. I'm not sure of that but it might explain some of the older workings where a mining engineer probably wasn't involved.
Hi David. I don't doubt that one bit. The Cornish were known to be excellent miners. I'm sure that with enough experience, you would know just what you're looking for. Thanks for sharing that story!😄
Interesting, quite an unusual mine.
Hi Brian. It's a fun mine with workings going in all directions. Thanks for the comment!😄
Worn out and dirty? Hope y'all grabbed that box of Palmolive. 😊 Crazy stopes.
Hi Richard. Yes and yes. I think I used most of a bar of soap to get clean. Lol. Thanks for watching us in those stopes!😄
Hello Tom and Julie,
These three videos were interesting, and exciting, and Tom heard something down below him in another area!
Thanks from the Mountains of the Oregon Coastal range, Dave and kathi.😊😊🇺🇸🌞👍
Hi Dave and Kathi. Glad that you enjoyed the three part series. We occasionally hear noises in these mines. It's usually eerily silent, so if a rock falls or animal moves, you can hear it. Thanks for the comment from your Central Oregon neighbors!😊
Hi Tom to me you are one very game person where certain parts of this mine are very unstable, and stay there and keep filming. Me I would be out of there in a flash anyway thanks for the great video and stay safe you two .
Hi Tony. Yes, parts of this mine are a bit unstable, and I might question why am I here. Glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the nice comment!😄
Good video.
Thanks, Brad!😄
Hi Julie great show only saw you for a minute😁great mine 😊
I'll have to make sure Tom gets me more screen time, Gary. Thank you for commenting. 😊
Well the 1943 date from one of the miners is the year I was born so it's 80 yrs old just like me, it's probably in better shape than me hahaha, well done again Tom and Julie and keep safe Cheers
Hi Brian and Mary. Happy 80th year on Earth to you. You must have done a couple of things right to make it this far. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers!😄
Julie needs a beer! 🤣🇨🇦
Hi Les. Yes, she does at the end of a long day exploring. 🍺🍺 It takes a couple just to wash the dust down. Thanks for commenting!😄
It was the look on her face at the end LOL 🤣
Thanks
You're welcome!😄
Well that was a very nice 3 part series. Thank you for your hard work and efforts. Not go have an icey cold one
for me.
Thanks, Ody. You're welcome. We're happy that you liked it. A cold one sounds good right now!🍺🍺
@@TomandJulieMineExploring You are slacking on the guitar riffs at the end tho~. Just sayin'
Thank you, Tom and Julie. What a great explore. Tom you better get that Palmolive and clean up you’re pretty dirty. I have to get you a beer for that one. or two. 😂 stay safe out there🍺🍺🍺🍻🍻⛏️⛏️
Hi David. I think it took most of a bar of soap to get cleaned up. Of course, a couple of beers were needed to get the dust out of my throat. Thanks for commenting!🍺🍺🍻😄
@@TomandJulieMineExploring lol. You’re most welcome.
Hello Tom and Juile the way i see it when you are in a mine and start wondering which way is back thats a great mine explore but all so gives a not so funny feeling as well .⛏️🤔thank you for the tag along .😟
Hi Case. It's not a fun feeling to get disoriented in a mine. We've never gotten lost yet, though. Thanks for watching and commenting!😄
Totally Awesome Guys :)
Thank you, Felipe. We appreciate it!😄
Awesome another cool video and yeah that mine looks way to dangerous with all them big boulders that fell
Hi John. There was a lot of groundfall in certain places. You wouldn't want to get squashed by a slab. Thanks for the comment!😄
Your soaking in it!
Hahaha, good one, Robert. I remember that commercial from the 60's. I believe it was Madge who said that.😆
I wanna see a gold bottom!
Hey Dave. You should get your bottom over to this one sometime. There are at least a couple of lower levels, too. Thanks for the comment!💰😄
That place had been picked up down inside and out I can see why there were some serious issues lol l
😅 but when you said you thought you had heard something I played it back and there was a noise lol enjoyed the video as usual, besafe and I'll catch up with you guys soon
Hi Gary. There are noises from unknown sources fairly often in these old mines. It's generally completely silent, so it's easy to pick up a sound. I think that rocks falling are one common source for noises. Animals and timbers cracking and creaking are other sources. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the explore. Thanks for the comment!😄
Glad you made 3 parts of this place. There was a lot to see and one video wouldn't have shown everything that was there. Good job getting it all on video. You guys made me tired watching you.
Hi Glen. Thanks for watching all three parts. We still didn't see some parts of this one. It was a tiring explore.😄
Call it a miners joint for that box.
Sounds good to me, Mike. It's a simple looking joint. Thanks for the comment!😄
Tom, you have the curiosity of a cat exploring all the nooks and crannies of that old mine. Not sure if you still have all seven of your lives left but hope you have retained most of them! What exactly were you hearing down in that last level?
Hi Al. That's true, and it's not always a good thing. I lay awake and night and wonder about this or that, like what might have been down the ladder where I heard the noise. The noise was probably a rock falling from the pull of gravity or maybe an animal that I rousted up. I'm sure I've used up several of my extra lives. Thanks for the comment!😄
It’s Jack Lull’s stull!
Hi Tracy. I guess that's correct. That has a nice ring to it. Thanks for the chuckle!😄
Tom you need some string or bread crumbs to help you so you don't get turned around! I would have been lost in there forever, with the Tommyknockers!!!!
Hi Lisa. Good to hear from you. That's what Julie's job is to keep us from getting lost forever in a mine Lol. You have to watch those Tommyknockers. They are mischievous little buggers. Thanks for the comment!😊
Boy they dug the guts out of that one... Everything in there looks like gold to me... LOL
Hi Max. Yes, that one had a lot of material removed from it. I'm guessing there is still some gold there. I had enough of a time getting myself out of there, so the sacks of ore had tonstay. Lol Thanks for watching!💰😄
LOL
Almost no rhyme or reason to all those stopes! Just follow that gold!!
Hi Lesley. That's right. Follow the mineral vein and hope for the best when it all milled and cleaned up. Thanks for watching!😄
Hi Tom & Julie, that stoping was huge, you were so filthy at the end Tom lol, a good shower with that Palmolive soap would have felt real nice.
Thank you for sharing, much love to you both. xxx 🥰🤗
Hi Sue. Yes, the stopes are quite large in this one. I definitely enjoyed a good shower after that one. I bet the miners went through a good amount of soap. You're welcome, and thank you for the comment!😊❤️
@@TomandJulieMineExploring The miners would have looked way worse after a long day in those stopes that's for sure, hence the Palmolive I guess but I wonder why they had it in the mine ?? is there a water course near there where they could bathe as that might explain the soap. xxx 🥰❤
Seems to me that all that stope work would make the mine real unstable even with the supports. I know the supports sort of give the impression of sufficient support, but all it would take is one good quake and the whole thing would probably collapse.
Hi Gerry. I understand what you're saying, and it makes sense. Some of these old mine workings are pretty tough, though. There were several big earthquakes, not terribly far from here in 2019. The biggest one was a magnitude 7.1. Here is the Wikipedia page for the quakes.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Ridgecrest_earthquakes
Thanks for the comment!😊
I wonder if you guys (and gal) have any info on who directed the miners in their daily efforts. There seems to be no rime or reason to the direction of work. Did the mine owner, a foreman, or individual miner decide the course? Or just everyone chasing the seams? Thanks for all the entertainment.
Hi Roy. Good question. I don't have any solid information on that subject. I'm sure that the answer varied a lot depending on the mine. I'm guessing that for a bigger mine, there would be assessors and surveyors taking samples regularly and having them assayed to determine if an ore body was paying off. Other times, especially in a small mine, they probably eyed up the vein that looked good and hoped for the best. Thanks for the comment!😄
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Good info. Thank you.
5x5 Datil New Mexico hello T&J
Hi Michael. Always good to hear from you!
Boy this mine is like Swiss cheese.😮 And The Rock looks so crumbly and unstable. And with all those supports going every which way.😮😮 Those Myers are crazy like you guys!😮 I finally getting caught up where's your videos. I make sure I watch all the commercials all the way through. Because I know that helps your ratings.😊😊😊 So you think you heard of tommyknocker huh?😮 Be careful of those tommyknockers they're just trying to scare you😮😮😮😮😮lol
Hey Eddie. Yeah, this one goes all over the place. Thanks for watching through the ads. I'm not sure what I heard, but any noises that are not made by us stand out because it's normally dead quiet in these mines. I know those tommyknockers like to pull pranks on people. 😄
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Got to ask, have you ever gotten really lost down a mine?
Hi Mark. We have never gotten lost in a mine. Briefly turned around? Yes. The worst thing that has happened is that we have gotten separated a couple of times, and we vowed not to do that again. Thanks for the comment!😄