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July 2nd 2011
Published: March 26th 2012
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For Americans, the northern Black Hills are identified with gold. Even though Custer’s expedition first discovered gold in the central hills, the northern hills ultimately produced the most. The cities most identified with gold mining, Lead and Deadwood, have become mythic. Today started with breakfast at the campground. This particular KOA has pancakes every morning. The cook made a ... Read Full Entry



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Roughlock FallsRoughlock Falls
Roughlock Falls

Main drop of Roughlock Falls from below
Map of Homestake MineMap of Homestake Mine
Map of Homestake Mine

One of the deepest gold mines ever created
Safety chamberSafety chamber
Safety chamber

A relatively new invention, these allow miners to survive accidents underground
Blasting capsBlasting caps
Blasting caps

The workhorse of modern mining
Homestake BandHomestake Band
Homestake Band

The mine provided diversions for its employees; this was one of them.
Homestake baseball leagueHomestake baseball league
Homestake baseball league

Baseball league just for Homestake employees
Miners memorialMiners memorial
Miners memorial

Memorial to those who lost their lives working in the Homestake Mine



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