I'm inside the cage miners rode in the 1970s at Homestake Mine in Lead (Leed), SD. This cage would take miners down over a mile to begin their work day.
In the 1980s and 1990s this open pit was cut at Homestake.
If you enlarge this picture (click on it) you should see a small dark spot toward the center. That tunnel and dozens like it are 8' x 8' and were uncovered when the open pit digging was going on. Hopefully it will put this cut into perspective for you.
Another view of the open cut mining done at Homestake. Another site not to miss in your Black Hills visit.
Decided to take the road to Mt. Roosevelt (named for Teddy) but the snow is still a bit deep in this spot for our two wheel drive car. Rest of the way was clear but I didn't want to risk getting stuck or doing undercarriage damage.
Walked a bit off the Mt. Roosevelt road. Beautiful views even if the day was a bit overcast.
Off in the distance is Bear Butte. This view was pretty impressive and is just northeast of Deadwood.
I'm inside the cage miners rode in the 1970s at Homestake Mine in Lead (Leed), SD. This cage would take miners down over a mile to begin their work day.
In the 1980s and 1990s this open pit was cut at Homestake.
If you enlarge this picture (click on it) you should see a small dark spot toward the center. That tunnel and dozens like it are 8' x 8' and were uncovered when the open pit digging was going on. Hopefully it will put this cut into perspective for you.
Another view of the open cut mining done at Homestake. Another site not to miss in your Black Hills visit.
Decided to take the road to Mt. Roosevelt (named for Teddy) but the snow is still a bit deep in this spot for our two wheel drive car. Rest of the way was clear but I didn't want to risk getting stuck or doing undercarriage damage.
Walked a bit off the Mt. Roosevelt road. Beautiful views even if the day was a bit overcast.
Off in the distance is Bear Butte. This view was pretty impressive and is just northeast of Deadwood.
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