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Mining History (1906):
Death Valley History
History of Skidoo
In January 1906 two wandering prospectors, John Ramsey and John (One-Eye) Thompson were headed towards the new gold
strike at
Harrisburg. Along the way a blinding fog came in and the two camped near Emigrant Spring for fear of
getting lost. When the fog lifted they noticed some ledges with promising colors. They filed their claims and
kept news of their strike quiet for a couple of months. Bob Montgomery purchased their group of claims entitled
the Gold Eagle group. Plans were made that by Jan. 1907. a quartz mill would be installed. Water came from
Emigrant Spring, five miles away by trail and seven by wagon. This couldn’t provide enough water for the
operation though, so plans were made to acquire the water rights of some springs near
Telescope Peak. The
water was to flow by gravity pressure from Birch Spring to the mill in a long pipeline ranging from 6-10
inches in diameter. It was estimated to cost $150,000 and fall 1800 feet to generate enough force for mining
and milling. It was to be strung in 20-ft. lengths, weighing 650 pounds a length with 18 miles weighing 1544 2/5 tons.
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