Thursday, November 21, 2013

Octave Mine

Just at the foot of Yarnell Hill is a gravel road that takes you to the Octave Mine.  There was once a town called Octave here but now there isn't much left of the old town.

There are several gold mines in this area and some are still being worked.
The Octave Mine was recently featured on the television show
 "Ghost Mine". It seems the mine owner would like to get the crew that is working the mine in Baker, Oregon to come and work the Octave in the winter months.







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10 comments:

  1. Billy Blue EyesNovember 21, 2013 at 3:18 AM

    Is the old builing part of the old town, I'd have been sniffing round for remains

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  2. KateNovember 21, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    A VERY unusual name for a mine!

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  3. SharonNovember 21, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    Who knew there was gold in those Yarnell hills!!

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  4. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comNovember 21, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    You have introduced us to a higher octave.

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  5. KathyNovember 21, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    It would be interesting to know how it got its name.

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  6. William KendallNovember 21, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    The area looks quite stark.

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  7. glendaNovember 21, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    I enjoy visiting these old mine towns and try to imagine what life was like then I'm also wondering about the name of this town.

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  8. RandyNovember 21, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    Looks like a great place to explore.

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  9. EG CameraGirlNovember 22, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Another super place to roam with a camera!

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  10. ThérèseNovember 23, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    Octave must feel proud and good.

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