Eagle-Shawmut Mill

USA / California / Chinese Camp /
 ruins, abandoned / shut down

Underwater -- the mill became visible in early 2014 as Don Pedro Reservoir fell below 50% capacity due to a severe drought. The Eagle-Shawmut mine was founded in 1850 and was mined on and off for gold, copper and zinc until 1947.

westernmininghistory.com/mine_detail/10310611

www.sonoracentral.com/eagle-shawmut-mine-at-don-pedro-r...
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Coordinates:   37°51'54"N   120°24'3"W
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