Visiting the historic Argonaut Gold Mine, Wish I had done this before!

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My first time visiting this old mine and was able to bring everyone along for the ride. Lots of interesting reading on this old mine since paperwork was filed for OME and DMA after world war 2.
I have my waders ready for next time!
Let me know if you like the geology part or would rather I just shut my trap about rocks and show you the mine.
Music Credit:
Epidemicsound.com
Historic Photo Credit:
Baker County Library www.bakerlib.org/photo-archive
Historic Documents:
Oregon Department of Geology
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@valettagray2782 5 лет назад

Husband worked this mine back in 1980’s. Have been back since the mine closed. Enjoyed the video.

@HamHomestead 2 года назад

I somehow missed your comment from 2 years ago. Would love to hear about this. Email me at jackqm@yahoo.com

@lazyfox661 Год назад

Jack we always like it when you go rock nerd on us I learn so much from you.

@robandnell4305 3 года назад

When we were at the Argonaut summer of 2020, we noticed that the main cabin at the mine has deteriorated substantially. Love that place...This is Nell, the wife. We have a cabin at Bourne

@yellowboy1866 6 лет назад

Great trip thanks for taking us along.

@georgerpasalich5705 5 лет назад

I suren enjoy listening to you! Never hear other's with such knowledge. Thank you!!

@joelhill4107 6 лет назад

Very cool! Like your mining videos. Nice to see some really old history still standing. Thanks for sharing the trip and information.

@fuzzwack1 6 лет назад

Another GREAT video!!

@trevorwhat 5 лет назад

Thanks for posting this!

@nbmBruce 4 года назад

My brother just stumbled across your series here. Our grandfather and father would have just loved your exploration videos! I look forward to seeing the rest! The extent of our explorations involved Mt Rainier and an old mine with an amazing two story high chamber just as you entered the lower opening, leading to multiple shafts.

@JAY61ish 6 лет назад

Brilliant.. thanks mate..love your clips...the old photos and maps really add tons to the interest..thanks again from England

@HamHomestead 6 лет назад

Jay Spiers thanks for watching!

@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756 5 лет назад

Return to explore another day! That's how a smart miner thinks! Can't wait to see what you discover.

@richardrobertson1331 Год назад

Jack, well done. Stay safe.

@billwing6917 3 года назад

I like the history of the geography of the sites.

@jamessr79 6 лет назад

Very cool video. Makes me want to explore. But that will have to be once they fix my spine, if they ever do. Again, great video 73s.

@markcantemail8018 6 лет назад

By all means Please do the Geology ! If you have done the study it will add to Your Enjoyment as well as a lot of us . You do quite a bit of work to bring these Vids to us ,so do something that you like as a reward to yourself .

@windwalker763 4 года назад

I'm just enjoying the scenery. I don't care if you go into the mine or not........beautiful area.

@davedennis6042 6 лет назад

Not a wimp. Wise. And the memory of your past experience with water in mines keeps you alive. Come back when you're more equipt. Interesting video. Excellent music BTW

@HamHomestead 6 лет назад

Thanks Dave

@Easternoregon1 6 лет назад

I really enjoy your video's on mining and history. I live in Baker City and this history fascinates me thanks.

@HamHomestead 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@TheDisabledGamersChannel 6 лет назад

Just ran across your channel watching the regular Mine Exploration channels ive watched for years and i like your content allot, great work, quality and content....subbed up !

@HamHomestead 6 лет назад

The Disabled Gamer thank you!

@stevenmurdock8760 3 года назад

If you go to the baker museum, they have a sample of the ore taken out of the argonaut mine and its loaded with gold

@samglaim4274 6 лет назад

Fascinating stuff. Thanks for the video :-)

@HamHomestead 6 лет назад

Thanks Sam, hope all is well on your side of the pond.

@spudnikholyghostroller7314 2 года назад

Cutting torch works wonders, are you having fun it sounded like you fell down for a swim

@spudnikholyghostroller7314 2 года назад

I found something similar to that on the upper head waters on the Powder River and you could see the gold flakes in it, it was that cemented rock.

@spudnikholyghostroller7314 2 года назад

That 2nd cabin is in a lot better shape and they did a lot better job on it.

@olivei2484 6 лет назад

Do whatever floats yer rock. I dont understand geology and rocks is rocks but if youre having fun and its exciting to you, by all means share. I enjoy learning.

@littlebear956 6 лет назад

Ham, Great Vids, You seem to know at least as much, maybe even more than I do about my own back yard, I bin watching your vids for some time an you have been bringing back old memories, I have stomped all of the same ground that you have here in eastern Oregon, I was born an raised in Baker, when it was still Baker, now an again it is Baker City, (Historic Note) I would love to sit and visit over a cup of coffee or whiskey, your choice.

@HamHomestead 6 лет назад

Hey Kim, I think we may kinda know each other, at least through one of my older brothers. You can find my email in the video description, feel free to shoot me one. Take Care

@HiddenValleyHomestead 6 лет назад

Great Video brother ham! You gonna go back and get some samples? How cool would it be to get a hold of that claim and find some good gold in there....

@mikedeharte6116 6 лет назад

Awesome

@NUGGETSHOOTER 6 лет назад

Cool video and tour, will be back....

@HamHomestead 6 лет назад

NUGGET SHOOTER thanks for watching!

@davidmicheletti6292 6 лет назад

The large pan located below the ball mill is a classifier. Those bars were rocked back and forth while this action let the ore and lighter material separately going in opposite directions. I used to run one of these classifier when I was in my early twenties in a old natural iron ore mine. It was part of six machines used to refine iron ore. All the new iron mines crush the ore to a fine powder and then use magnets to separate the iron out. .

@HamHomestead 6 лет назад

Thanks for the info David! I had not seen that exact kind of setup before.

@iShallEatChips 4 года назад

Thanks for getting your feet wet for us. :) Edit: And your front and back side.

@chet2201 2 года назад

More Geology, past production history Ore sample pics and vein structure

@rotattor 6 лет назад

Would be a great place to have a cabin, good vid thanks. PS. I wonder what they used those minerals for ?

@williampankratz600 3 года назад

Thanks for the looksee And I am more of a wimp than you watching the videos you put together

@spudnikholyghostroller7314 2 года назад

You need to buy one of those air quality meter it will tell you when the air is bad.

@612Rats 4 года назад

The Mill on Argonaut was made using the parts from Dredge #1 and #2 in Sumpter! Pretty cool. Ham, do you know the process and likelihood of "Organizing" a Mine in NE Oregon to use heavier equipment? Also, who was John Arthur?

@spudnikholyghostroller7314 2 года назад

Do it the safe way make it an open pit using Amonia Nitrate and some diesel like they do in rock pits for blasting.

@oldschoolmoto 6 лет назад

the geology parts cool as is the old reports and pics you should take someone along with you on your explores as its much safer and maybe a air monitor thumbs up

@HamHomestead 6 лет назад

Hi D Pete, Once in a while I do take someone along and I do usually have a monitor along. I just left that whole pack at the house as I was not really expecting to find any open adits that day. Thanks for watching my friend.

@oldschoolmoto 6 лет назад

good to hear better safe than sorry keep the great vids coming

@mattiler7698 2 года назад

I've yet to see you even go in mine yet.

@HamHomestead 2 года назад

We do on occasion, so many of these mine are on patented claims, so we make every effort to avoid violating private property without permission.

@robertsnyder5149 3 года назад

Hey Jack, any new videos yet? Haven't heard from you in a few?

@CharlesSmith-dr7bt 6 лет назад

Re Canon SL2, image stabilization I have the SL2 with 18-55mm kit lens. It comes with stabilization? What lens were you using? 73 Steve

@HamHomestead 6 лет назад

Hi Charles, I am using the kit lens most of the time and do have the stabilization switch on and I can barely notice any difference between it off and on. I have some cheaper camera that do a much better job, though the image quality is not as good for sure.

@georgerpasalich5705 5 лет назад

Wish they hadn't used the name Argonaut, the Argonaut in Jackson is where my Grandpa Steve Pasalich"Skip Tender" was one of the 2 Skip Tender's , plus the Boss that desperately tried to save the 47 men trapped by the fire. Grandpa is quoted in the book 47 down.

@HamHomestead 5 лет назад

Those old timers did re use names quite often.

@hankevans3663 4 года назад

Do you know of any mines in the Union, Catherine Creek or medical Springs area?..

@HamHomestead 4 года назад

HI Hank, yes there are some.. almost all besides one on private ground.

@robertsnyder5149 5 лет назад

Do you howl when the moon comes out?

@HiddenValleyHomestead 6 лет назад

I'm gonna have to hook up with you at some point... I'll be in Priest River within 2 yrs and gonna have to come visit you.... KK6HPX clear.

@HamHomestead 6 лет назад

Sounds like a plan!

@robertsnyder5149 Год назад

Jack, any new videos lately? No hear from you in a long time????????????????????????

@robandnell4305 3 года назад

I guess I should say I found your channel because I'm putting up a RU-vid video because we're selling our Bourne cabin. If you know anyone that might be interested I'll have the video up Monday 2/8/2021.

@ZhulMechanos 2 года назад

You made comments about the road being terrible. I notice you used a four wheeler, do you think a 4x4 truck could make it? Love the hat, btw. #stateofjefferson

@owenaero 6 лет назад

is this in Oregon or washingtion

@HamHomestead 6 лет назад

NE Oregon

@222foont 6 лет назад

Waders? We don't need no stinking waders!

@HamHomestead 6 лет назад

If you smelled how bad that water made me smell you might disagree! LOL.. Or maybe I just happened to notice the stench after I had some fresh water on my face?? Thanks John

@aslerunarborgersen5175 5 лет назад

Are you a Ham radio operator? Just curios

@HamHomestead 5 лет назад

Yes, my wife and I both are.

@aslerunarborgersen5175 5 лет назад

@@HamHomestead very nice that both of you are Ham-radio operators :) . I thought I saw a SWR/wattmeter beside you, and you also have the word "Ham" in your Yotube-name, thats why i had to ask. Have a nice saturday and weekend, and greetings from Norway. Maybe we meet on the air one day, when the conditions are good. 73, LB5JG