Cerro Gordo Mines
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The Cerro Gordo Mines were a collection of mines located in the Inyo Mountains, in Inyo County, California. Mining operations were undertaken from 1866 until 1957, producing high grade silver, lead, and zinc ore. Some ore was smelted on site, however the remote location led to larger scale smelting operations along the shore of the Owens Lake. These smelters led to the creation of the towns of Swansea and Keeler. Most of the metal ingots were transported to Los Angeles, but transportation difficulties hindered the success of the mines. Silver/Lead mining peaked in the early 1880s, with a second mining boom producing zinc in the 1910s.
[edit] History
Original discovery of the rich silver ore is credited to Pablo Flores who began mining and smelting operations near the summit of Buena Vista Peak in 1865[1].
[edit] References
1. Likes, Robert C., "From This Mountain", Sierra Media Inc. 1975
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