The Mines Of Cornucopia

Cornucopia: The horn of plenty. A prospector by the name of Lon Simmons discovered gold in the Cornucopia Mountains in the 1880s. Before long the whole area was bustling with others out to seek their fortunes. Many claims were staked and several small mines were established. There was also some big mines in the area like the Union & Companion, Last Chance, and Red Jacket. These mines became known as the Copia mines.

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[scottprather]

Just did some research they said a total of a million ounces was mined. estimated 80% of the ore remains So 4 million oz 1900 an ounce 7, 600, 000, 000 million worth of gold !! Surprised there haven't been efforts to reopen the mine