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Lost Cement Mine
Legend since 1850s ยท Near Mammoth Lakes, E. Sierra, CA
UnsolvedThe prize. Reddish ore "half gold"
Where. Near Mammoth Lakes, E. Sierra, CA
Status. Unsolved
Where. Near Mammoth Lakes, E. Sierra, CA
Status. Unsolved
The account
Brothers found a reddish gold-laced rock near the Owens River, then never relocated it. Mark Twain wrote of the hunt.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Near Mammoth Lakes, E. Sierra, CA.
- What you are chasing is Reddish ore "half gold". Work the documented record of Lost Cement Mine back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Near Mammoth Lakes, E. Sierra, CA and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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