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History of Hermosa mining district told by nine prospectors
Richard Mansfield White recounts the 1895 presentation to the Black Range Pioneer Association in Hillsboro New Mexico detailing the Hermosa Palomas district discovery by the "long nine" a group of nine seasoned prospectors led by Edward Johnson and John Roach. It covers their march from Chloride 1881, early exploration, ore findings, and hostile Apaches threat shaping the central Black Range camp later held by Pelican Mining Company interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sae Palomas
Hermosa
Monumentreek
Rio Seco
Black Range
Vikioga
Victoria
Palomas Palke
Palomas
Chloride
Edward ©. Johnson
John H W. Roach
Jay CO. Dirlam
W. L. Crooks
James M. Moody
Thomas M. Kitterell
J. Allen Chase
Rio Palomas
Chlo
Monamest Creek
Parker
Wade
Broken
Kibe