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February 3, 1864
Gold Hill Daily News
Gold Hill, Storey County, Nevada
What is this article about?
Visitors report on the La Motte mining claim in Crown Point Ravine, located March 14, 1863. Details include a 125-foot tunnel hitting a 16-foot ledge of valuable rock, plans for extension and shaft, and growing popularity of the 1,200-foot claim.
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THE EVENING NEWS.
The La Motte.—Having heard it frequently spoken of, we yesterday made a visit to the La Motte claim by clambering up, through deep mud, to the head of Crown Point Ravine. From inquiry and personal observation we glean the following facts:
The La Motte was located on the 14th of March, 1863, and has been ever since worked by means of a tunnel, which is now one hundred and twenty-five feet in length. The company long since struck its ledge and are now cutting in and upon it. It is about sixteen feet wide. The tunnel will be extended under the hill thirty feet further, when a shaft will be sunk directly therefrom on the ledge. Excellent rock is being taken out so excellent that it will pay well for crushing; and a mill-owner, we understand, has offered to purchase the rock on the ground, paying a handsome sum therefor. The claim embraces 1,200 feet, and is daily becoming more popular and valuable.
The La Motte.—Having heard it frequently spoken of, we yesterday made a visit to the La Motte claim by clambering up, through deep mud, to the head of Crown Point Ravine. From inquiry and personal observation we glean the following facts:
The La Motte was located on the 14th of March, 1863, and has been ever since worked by means of a tunnel, which is now one hundred and twenty-five feet in length. The company long since struck its ledge and are now cutting in and upon it. It is about sixteen feet wide. The tunnel will be extended under the hill thirty feet further, when a shaft will be sunk directly therefrom on the ledge. Excellent rock is being taken out so excellent that it will pay well for crushing; and a mill-owner, we understand, has offered to purchase the rock on the ground, paying a handsome sum therefor. The claim embraces 1,200 feet, and is daily becoming more popular and valuable.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
La Motte Claim
Crown Point Ravine
Mining Tunnel
Ledge Rock
1863 Location
Where did it happen?
Crown Point Ravine
Story Details
Location
Crown Point Ravine
Event Date
March 14, 1863
Story Details
The La Motte claim was located on March 14, 1863, and worked by a 125-foot tunnel. The company struck a 16-foot wide ledge with excellent rock suitable for crushing. A mill-owner offered to buy the rock. The claim spans 1,200 feet and is increasing in value.