Manganese mine – In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, manganese, an important metal needed to strengthen steel, was supplied to Untied States manufacturers mostly by foreign mines. With the onset of World War I, these sources of manganese were cut-off, and an intense search for domestic sources was undertaken. In Nevada, this prospecting effort led […]
Volcanoes in the River Mountains
Volcanoes in the River Mountains ? – This phrase will certainly get the attention of locals who live in the area, particularly if you are not into the geology of the area. This information certainly explains why the River Mountains are so rugged. Since it has been 40 years since I took geology I’m going […]
Three Kids Mine site along Trail
Jan.29th, 2009 Three Kids Mine is part of Southern Nevada’s mining history. It is locate near Lake Las Vegas at trail mile marker 9.0 to 10.5. There are several deep open pit mines where manganese ore was mined then processed in a mill on site. Mining was activity from around 1917 until the plant was […]
