Cajalco Tin Mine (1890-1892) Traditional Cache
Cajalco Tin Mine (1890-1892)
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4x4, M/C, or Mountain Bike along Dirt Roads to the Cache.
According to historical information, Tin was first discovered in
this area in 1856. Due to the claim being disputed from rights to
the land between Serrano heirs (same Serrano as the Historical site
with the First House / Serrano Boulder south of here) and those who
found the Tin, nothing could be done. It was reported that this Tin
was of the "finest quality" and this was the only workable body of
ore in the United States. The mining had to wait.
In 1890, after clearing the title, two English companies were
incorporated and more than 2 million dollars were invested for the
next two years. The mine mysteriously closed in 1892 and has been
inactive ever since.
Today, foundations of buildings and other artifacts can be found.
The mines are shafts surrounded with chainlink fences and barb
wire. You won't be near those with this cache. Speaking of
foundations, you should check out the footings in the picture, and
then for the cache.
You are looking for a camo'd spice bottle. FTF will get a $Lincoln$
for their efforts. Since this area is somewhat remote, you might
check google earth and approach from the only public access dirt
roads passing through the area: Eagle Valley Rd, Tin Mine Rd, River
Rock Rd. You can then work your way via dirt roads through the
abandoned orchards to the Cajalco Tin Mine.
Popular area for riding, but just stay away from the Metropolitan
Water District water line to the south. They patrol those roads
often and will ask you to leave.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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