The Currant Creek Low Pass Area
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The Currant Creek-Low Pass area is bulging with history and intrigue.
According to George Thompson prospectors established a placer mining camp
near the location of the
present Currant Creek dam in the early 1900's. About the same time a sheepherder
named James B. Woolsey
was watching his flock, on the hills above them, near Low Pass. Legend tells
of a discovery in his name.
It says he located a rich gold bearing vein that by today's standards would
be a bonanza.
To read the story of Jim Woolsey's discovery click here: Woolsey's
Gold Mine.
Here are some photos of that area to perk your interest.
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Rock monuments like this can be seen for miles.
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For some who may be wondering...yes, there are Spanish symbols here.
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Who was W. Coyne and what was he doing here in 1919?
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I have been informed that this is the Okelberry cabin.
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Nearby is a cabin which appears to be even older.
Now there's an old cabin! It was built to last, and it has.
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Filix Salas...I wonder who he was and what he was doing near Low Pass in 1905.
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When you have found the sheep dipping vats you will know you have found an important clue. Disclaimer: There is some controversy as to whether or not these were vats. |
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Near the corrals we found this inscription. It leaves us with more questions
than answers.
Was there a connection between Chief Black Hawk and the mines at Low Pass?
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J.B.W.
In his description he said one must find the trees with his name carved on
them to find his mine...but which one is the right one?
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J. Woolsey 192_?
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Tom Thompson 1953 and...
Woolsey mine with an arrow to the left.
(Some people say that Tom Thompson was a nickname for George Thompson.)
We followed the arrow but weren't lucky enough to find the mine.
Good luck in your search.