BETTY MINE, Lode Mining Claim, Red Mountain, Kern County, California

BETTY MINE CAMC0311769 20.66 Acre Unpatented Lode Mining Claim on Federal Land in the Historic Red Mountain, CA Mining District  There is a fair amount of tailings that may be worth re-running with today’s more efficient processing methods, but I think for the serious miner, the value is going to be in the workings underground. The ruins from the original cabin are only about 75 feet away from the mine (nice commute) and of course they are protected, so you’ll want to leave them alone. But fascinating to see that kind of history right in front of your eyes. Several working operations nearby. People are still pulling enough gold out of the ground in this area to justify the time and expense – which is a good thing and not something you see in every area. Good access and good roads right to the base of the mines on this claim. Two wheel drive is all you will need and only about a mile and a half off the paved road (Route 395), so easy to get in and out. The claim is about a 30 minutes