Western Mining History presents a short history of the famous gunfight in the OK Corral, an iconic legend of the Old West. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Western Mining History presents a short history of the arrastra technology and how it made extracting minerals from hard rock possible during the gold and silver rush. The arrastra was a primitive milling technique used to crush the ore into a powder. The resources shows Historical|Photographs of arrastras. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Western Mining History presents a gallery of colorized photos of historical mining scenes from the western US and Colorado. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. This photo gallery provide an excellent collection of primary sources for historical analysis in the classroom. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site. Suggested use: Students might compare the color image to black and white versions on other parts of the Western Mining History site to discuss how color affects our interpretation and response to the image.

Western Mining History presents a short history of the Harmony Borax Works in Death Valley, California. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Western Mining History presents a short history of a dredging unit from central Idaho used during the Gold Rush. The dredge was a mining technology brought into use after 1890. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site. Visit the dredge site here: http://yankeeforkdredge.com/

Western Mining History presents a brief summary of The Colorado Gold Rush with links to additional Colorado information pages. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Western Mining History presents a short history of the silver mining boom and bust in Colorado. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Western Mining History presents a brief summary of Contemporary Specimen Gold samples. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Western Mining History presents a short social history of two Colorado mining towns, Cripple Creek and Victor Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Western Mining History presents a short history of the California Gold Rush. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Western Mining History presents a short history of how dogs provided companionship and security for miners in the westen United States. The resources shows Historical|Photographs of arrastras. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Western Mining History presents a history of the hanging flume built over the San Miguel and Dolores Rivers in Western Colorado. The flume was meant to bring water to mining venture at great cost. It was built into the sheer cliff face.The resources shows Photos of miner's cabins and living conditions. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Western Mining History presents and article from the Colorado Springs Gazette from September 14, 1878 detailing a road trip through southwestern Colorado. This is a first hand account of the journey. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Western Mining History presents history of freight hauling and supply delivery to early western mining towns. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. This photo gallery provide an excellent collection of primary sources for historical analysis in the classroom. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site. Suggested use: Students might compare modern day transportation to the methods of freight transportation used to bring supplies to early mining towns.

Western Mining History presents a short tour of miner's cabin's from the frontier west during the gold and silver rush. The resources shows Photos of miner's cabins and living conditions. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Western Mining History presents Historical|Photographs of stagecoach transportation in the Old West. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Western Mining History presents a short tour of tent towns from the frontier west during the gold and silver rush. The resources shows Photos of miner's cabins and living conditions. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Western Mining History presents Historical|Photographs of Colorado mining towns and mines. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. This photo gallery provide an excellent collection of primary sources for historical analysis in the classroom. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site. Suggested use: Students might do a "then/now" comparison of well known towns, analyze the photos for historical details, consider the working conditions for the miners and/or environmental impact of early mines.

Western Mining History presents Historical|Photographs of stagecoach transportation in the Old West. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Western Mining History updates the California Gold Rush history covering the period two years into the discovery. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.