Fragment from Box of Explosives

Wood
Circa 1900-1930
H 1 ½’’, L 17 ¼’’, W 0.5’’
Katherine Mine, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, LAKE 3698

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The Katherine Gold Mine was discovered in 1900 and operated intermittently until 1930. The mine was named for the sister of one of the discoverers.

References:

Lake Mead National Park Service http://www.nps.gov/lake/historyculture/katherinehistory.htm

Fragment from Box of Explosives

Wood
Circa 1900-1930
H 1 ½’’, L 17 ¼’’, W 0.5’’
Katherine Mine, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, LAKE 3698

See more

Hide this content

The Katherine Gold Mine was discovered in 1900 and operated intermittently until 1930. The mine was named for the sister of one of the discoverers.

References:

Lake Mead National Park Service http://www.nps.gov/lake/historyculture/katherinehistory.htm