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Old 12-07-2008, 06:59 AM
 
Location: Akron, Ohio
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Scary that some of these are not secured and covered, but they are everywhere, some aren't mapped, and some get too curious for their own good


YouTube - 500 Feet to Water


YouTube - Rock Dropping in Mine TURN UP VOLUME

This next one contains language not suitable for little ears, so turn the sound off


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIgRf...eature=related

Be careful where you off-road...


YouTube - Pulling an FJ out of a mine shaft part 1

Not sure if any of these are in New Mexico...
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Old 12-07-2008, 09:52 PM
_yb
 
Location: Central New Mexico
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This one was a gold mine back in 1880. It was a good hike to get to as it sits about 9500' elevation. From were I took the photo it is pretty deep to the shaft down below. Up about a mile or so from this one there is another shaft that sounds like it has a river running in it.


Be carefull out there.
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Old 12-09-2008, 02:47 PM
 
Location: center of N.M.
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Default Dangers of Mines

The Dangers of Bears and Mountain Lions and Cave ins are very real in these abandoned Mines that havent been worked some for more then 100 years. el pintada kid
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Old 12-09-2008, 05:11 PM
 
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In parts of the front range here in Colorado some of the abandoned mines are being sealed off while others are having crossed rebars installed to allow the endemic BATS to enter/leave the mines/caves but prevents larger animals...including the human variety...from venturing into them. Cool huh?!
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Old 12-09-2008, 05:15 PM
 
Location: 32°19'03.7"N 106°43'55.9"W
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Abandoned mines in Dona Ana County:
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Old 12-09-2008, 06:04 PM
 
Location: Akron, Ohio
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Default Infiltration, New Mexico

Here is a cool website, featuring folks that get curious about trespassing, and the results are...well...interesting!

Infiltration: New Mexico


Here is the link at the bottom of the page that takes you to the abandoned missle silo site with pics...


http://triggur.org/silo/

It will show enough pics to save you the trouble of going there.

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Old 12-10-2008, 08:23 AM
 
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Abandoned mine shafts in the Organ Mountains . . . watch your step.
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Old 12-10-2008, 09:54 AM
 
Location: Londonderry, NH
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Where can I get a map of all the abandoned prospects and mines?
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Old 12-10-2008, 10:43 AM
_yb
 
Location: Central New Mexico
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Where can I get a map of all the abandoned prospects and mines?

Check these link:
NMBGMR Map Publications


Index
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Old 12-10-2008, 10:55 AM
 
Location: 32°19'03.7"N 106°43'55.9"W
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Where can I get a map of all the abandoned prospects and mines?
Make your own.

Here is a link for free mapping software:ESRI - The GIS Software Leader

I will DM you my email address.

Zip all the files to an appropriate folder, and make sure you install Java Runtime Environment, the link which is located in the zip file. Then, execute the AEJava file, run it, and the application is installed for you.

Next you need data.

Go to http://rgis.unm.edu/data_entry.cfm

Every data layer for New Mexico that you could possibly imagine is there, including mines. Make sure you download from the "Shape" column.
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