Mining in Grant County, NM
Silver, copper, and gold mining was the economic engine of Grant County from the 1860s onward. Pinos Altos, the Santa Rita copper pit, and the Silver City silver boom drew miners, capital, and conflict.
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The official designation for John R. Goffar's land claim in Grant County, N.M.
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Homestead Entry No 3492 is the claim filed by Eulogio Montoya.
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Homestead Entry No 5226 is the claim filed by Joseph K McAlpine.
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Four animal-powered vehicles seen near the intersection of Bullard St. and Broadway St. in Silver City in the early 20th century.
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A medicine claimed by E. T. Hubbard to cure any disease and prevent future sickness.
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Illinois is a mining claim in the Kingston district that has produced $400,000 along with Andy Johnson and Brush Heap.
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Temporary injunction restraining Redding from working the mine.
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Iron is listed among the mineral deposits in New Mexico that could be developed with statehood.
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A term used to describe the therapeutic water at Faywood Hot Springs, claimed to cure kidney ailments.
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A mine from which P. Gould was hauling ore when he had an accident.
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Gold nugget found July 27, 1860 at Ballarat, weighing 69 pounds, sold for $16,680.
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Gold nugget found Sept. 8, 1854 in Canadian Gully, weighing 98 pounds 10 ounces 12 pennyweights, sold for $23,557.
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This is the specific parcel of land for which Dona Ciano Baca filed a homestead claim.
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Gold nugget found Jan. 31, 1853 at Ballarat, weighing 134 pounds 11 ounces, sold to bank for $32,380.
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Mining men agreed that deep mining is key to success in Lordsburg.
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A remedy patented by Dr. J. H. Terrill for lost manhood and seminal emissions, which he claims never fails to cure.
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The mine or ore body that produced the $2,200 brick.
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Subject of a panoramic gelatin silver photograph in New Mexico.
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Geographic area in Grant County containing major mining districts surveyed by the bureau.
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The anecdotal history being recounted, covering boom-and-bust cycles, saloon culture, mining operations, and characters.
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Discovered mummified with a gold ring.
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Entity (likely a mining claim) over which considerable trouble has arisen.
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Gold nugget found Nov. 29, 1859 at Black Hills, weighing 45 pounds, sold for $10,800.
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A publication that contradicts the claim that Stephenson's party marked the Santa Fe trail route.
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This appears to be a mining claim or property designation related to the Angora Ranch.
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A freight wagon team photographed leaving Silver City for the Mogollon and Cooney Mining District, labeled 'No. 19' in black ink below the image.
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Mine shaft from which old dump ore was taken.
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A gold nugget found at Bakery Hill, Ballarat, on March 5, 1855, weighing 47 pounds 7 ounces, sold for $11,420.
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Gold nugget found March 6, 1859 at Bakery Hill, weighing 50 pounds, worth $9,600.
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Gold nugget found March 5, 1855 at Bakery Hill, Ballarat, weighing 47 pounds 7 ounces, sold for $11,420.
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Gold nugget found Feb. 28, 1885 at Ballarat, weighing 30 pounds 2 pennyweights, sold for $7,365.
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Gold nugget found Feb. 3, 1853 at Ballarat, weighing 30 pounds, sold for $2,280.
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Gold nugget found Feb. 3, 1853 at Ballarat, weighing 30 pounds, sold for $8,360.
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Gold nugget found Jan. 20, 1853 in Canadian Gully, weighing 93 pounds 1 ounce 11 pennyweights, sold for $22,350.
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Gold nugget found Jan. 22, 1853 in Canadian Gully, Ballarat, weighing 84 pounds 3 ounces 15 pennyweights, sold for $29,236.
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Gold nugget found Feb. 7, 1874 at Eureka, Daulton's Flat, weighing 52 pounds 1 ounce, sold for $12,500.
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Gold nugget found Aug. 1, 1869 at Weebville, weighing 12 pounds, worth $2,280.
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The location where the body was found on the Aztec mine.
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Interest in Nan Ranch claimed by George F. Patrick, subject of warning against purchase.
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Onyx is mentioned as a valuable deposit that prospectors have been passing over.
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An open cut at an incline of 45 degrees leading into the mine.
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The original photographic negative with 'Bullard St. Looking North. Silver City N. M.' written on the bottom.
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A mine in Pinos Altos that N. Y. Ancheta worked successfully.
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Pay ore is being developed on the Gold Frog Mining Company's group of claims.
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A black and white image from the late 19th or early 20th century showing the Chihuahua section of Silver City.
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A pillar of rock in a mine, with a streak of gold and dangerous wall rock.
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Pipe is mentioned in the context of mining or construction.
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A lost item reported found, containing money, to be claimed at the International Lumber Company office.
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PreOrganization Stock At 10 Cents Per Share 1 PURCHASERS OF PREORGANIZATION STOCK OF COPPER COMPANIES HAVE MADE VAST SUMS OF MO NEY IN THE PAST FEW MONTHS
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Public land scrip is a document related to land claims, handled by W. A. Fleming Jones in his legal practice.
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Unauthorized rebate granted to the Mimbres Mining Company.
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Plans for a $20,000 recreation building for smelter employees are being drawn.
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A modern refrigerating plant operated by Henry Meyer has been placed in service on Gold Avenue in Deming.
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The McKlnley Gold Mining company has a large body of rich ore in sight.
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The river has a crooked course making its total length about 800 miles, and the men claimed to be the first to travel its entire length by boat.
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A rock having a perfect picture in colors of Mineral mountain, taken from the McGregor mine.
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Subject of a panoramic gelatin silver photograph in New Mexico.
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A geology-tour guide covering roads and landscapes of southwestern New Mexico including Grant County.
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Store on Bullard St. where the Silver City post office was moved after O. L. Scott became postmaster.
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A flag with a white field and red border, bearing one gold star and one blue star, representing casualties and alumni in service.
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