Sheep Ranch Mine (Calaveras County, Calif.)
Sheep Ranch Mine one of major gold producers in southern Mother Lode (1918-1939). Deposits on Ranch were not discovered until 1866. Principal mine, of which George Hearst was one of partners (1874-1893), reportedly produced $4 million in gold during years of Hearst's involvement. Mine worked intermittently in early 20th century, producing about $3 million dollars by 1942.
From the description of Sheep Ranch Mine collection, 1918-1939. (University of the Pacific). WorldCat record id: 35446178
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| referencedIn | Sheep Ranch Mine Collection, 1918-1939 | University of the Pacific. Library. Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections | |
| creatorOf | Sheep Ranch Mine (Calaveras County, Calif.). Sheep Ranch Mine collection, 1918-1939. | University of the Pacific, William Knox Holt Memorial Library |
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| associatedWith | Best and Belcher Gold and Silver Mining Company (San Andreas, Calif.) | corporateBody |
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| Sheep Ranch (Calif.) | |||
| San Andreas (Calif.) |
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