Clair Camp, California

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In 1896 Henry Ratcliff's mine began production.It produced about half a million dollars worth of gold over a 5 year period. During this period up to 200 miners worked the Ratcliff. It became a "town" complete with a blacksmith and assaying office. Ultimately, 200 people were just too many for this small area, and the town was abandoned along with Ballarat around 1901 due to the enormous strikes in Tonopah. W.D. Clair bought the Ratcliff mine in 1930 and worked the tailings successfully bringing out another 60,000 in gold ore.

More information in the Ratcliff Mine description.

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Coordinates:   36°1'57"N   117°8'7"W
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