Sheep Ranch Mine (Calaveras County, Calif.)

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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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Place Name Admin Code Country
California--Calaveras County
Sheep Ranch (Calif.)
San Andreas (Calif.)
Subject
Gold mines and mining
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Corporate Body

Active 1918

Active 1939

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