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Keane Wonder Steam Engine Winch
Hiking Around Las Vegas, Death Valley National Park
Keane Wonder
Keane Wonder Mine
Steam engine winch and cable spool (view SW)

Overview

Out in Death Valley National Park, the 110-year-old Keane Wonder Mine sits silently at the base of the Funeral Mountains. Here, miners struck it rich with a $1 million mine, but when the gold played out, the miners walked away leaving their mess behind. Today, this historical site provides a glimpse into the lives of men and women who made this place home and work.

Presented here are photos of the steam engine winch and extra spool of cable wire at the base of the mine site. These structures include the steam engine winch and water tank, an extra spool of cable wire, associated wooden debris, and a small junk pile.

For details of the hike, including a full description, cautions, trailhead directions, GPS coordinates, and photos, see Keane Wonder Mine and Tramway.

Keane Wonder Mine
Steam Engine and Cable Spools above the landing (view NW)
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Hiker on short trail to the steam engine (view NW)
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Hiker arriving at the steam engine (view NW)
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Wooden pulley
Keane Wonder Mine
Wooden pulley
Keane Wonder Mine
Steam engine winch and spool of cable wire (view SW)
Keane Wonder Mine
Extra spool of cable wire (view S)
Keane Wonder Mine
Steam engine winch (view S)
Keane Wonder Mine
Steam engine winch and spool of cable wire (view NE)
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Steam engine winch (view NE)
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Winch and cable (notice wooden brake shoes)
Keane Wonder Mine
Winch and cable (notice wooden brake shoes)
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Winch controls (view E)
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Winch controls (view N)
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Winch controls (view E)
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Winch controls (view E)
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Landing and top of the tramway (view S_
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Looking down the cable route (view SW)

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