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Removing debris from the old tunnel circa 1958

Locality: Himalaya Mine (Himalaya dikes; Himalaya pegmatite), Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego Co., California, USA

Caption: Miner removing debris from the old tunnel (1958). Tools, lanterns, and ore cars were found where the workers had abandoned them over 45 years ago. (Ralph Potter.) Source: Carnahan, V. 1960. The Treasure of the Himalaya Mine. Gems & Minerals magazine, November, pages 21-25, 55-57.

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