PICK N SHOVEL MINE FRESNO Co. Ca.

On a recent trip into the John Muir Wilderness (Fresno county , Ca.)I
found an old old mine near Grassy Lake / Jackson Meadow below timber
line at about 9.5k ft. The mine is located via pack trail, appx 16
miles from the nearest road (Mammoth). There are 3 old log cablins,
one possibly the
dynamite house. Empty. The surrounding country is all granite. It
appears that ore was being removed from a narrow deposit, (vein?)
perhaps 8 ft
wide, granite on both sides and every where else all the way to the
horizons. Judging by the size of the tailing pile,the work was not
extensive. I found some samples in the tailings with a rich blue
color. Very pretty. Photo's available.

I'd like to know more about how old the site is, what was mined and
who the miners were, the history of the operation in short. I believe
the claim is still held as there appears to be evidence of cabin
maintenance but no sign of work on the ore.

Please email if possible:
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Thanks
Phil