Modoc Mining Co Lookout City Death Valley California Ore Sack 1880’s Original

Description: This is an original Modoc Mining Co Lookout City Death Valley California Ore Sack from the 1880s. The sack is a unique collectible item that provides a glimpse into the history of Death Valley and the Modoc Mining Co. It is a topographical postcard that captures the essence of the place and its significance to mining enthusiasts. The sack is well-preserved and is a great addition to any collection. The Modoc Mine was discovered in 1875. With rich deposits of Silver-Lead ore, it was sold to a group of investors which included George Hearst, the famed mining engineer, U.S. Senator, and father of William Randolph Hearst. The Modoc Consolidated Mining Company was formed with the Modoc mine as the principal mine. Together with the discovery of other nearby mines, which included the Minnietta Belle below Lookout Mountain, these mines formed the basis for the Modoc District with the townsite of Lookout located on top of Lookout Mountain. To supply the furnaces with charcoal, 10 beehive-shaped charcoal kilns were built in Wildrose Canyon 25 miles away, and a steady stream of burros delivered charcoal in sacks to Lookout City via a pack trail on the east side of Lookout Mountain.

Price: 100 USD

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

End Time: 2024-12-01T22:59:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9.45 USD