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Alabama Hills - Abandoned Mine Lands Project


Project Description

Alabama Hills is a heavily used recreation site on BLM managed land in close proximity to the city of Bishop, CA.  Used mainly by campers and for day-use recreation, the area contains a number of old, open and potentially hazardous mine workings mostly within easy access from road, trail or cross-country hike.

Previous/Existing Assessments

The locations and condition of mine features were compiled by staff of the Bishop Field Office in the 1990's and reconfirmed during a visit to site in 2001.

Reclamation/Recommendations

  • Closure and/or restoration of four mine features completed in 2001/2002; Cost $10,000
  • Additional closures are planned as funds become available

Risks:   Physical Safety

AMLIS #: CA021700001

Location:    T15S R35E Sec 12 MDM

Field Office:   Bishop

Congressional District:   02

Abandoned Mine Lands
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Headframe indicating deep mine shaft
Headframe of deep inclined shaft prior to restoration and fencing

Alabama Shaft
Vertical shaft with no fencing and sloping loose collar

Alabama Hills
   
Last updated: 09-18-2009