The Wichita Mountain Gold Rush (Actual Locations Today)
The Wichita Mountain Gold Rush (Actual Locations Today)
This is a video that covers the old mining days of the Wichita Mountains, from 400 years ago to current day. We discuss the history of mining, the boom of the 1900’s, and the death of mining just a few years later. We also visit several actual old mining locations by drone and several actual locations on the ground. Most stories were taken out of Steve Wilson’s Oklahoma Treasures and Treasure Tales.
Devil’s Canyon History Video: https://youtu.be/AuEP9JOeTDs
Steve Wilson’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Oklahoma-Treasures-Treasure-Tales-Wilson/dp/0806121742
Historic mining locations that can be visited:
Gold Bell Mine – 34.79051, -98.97009
Copper Eagle Camp / Bonanza Mine – 34.71862, -98.72061
Ison’s Mining Area – 34.70252, -98.74613
Hardin Copper Mines – 34.75780, -98.57030
Golden Pass Ghost Town – 34.70807, -98.59854
Camp Homestead / Pearson Mine – 34.69670, -98.56500
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This was an a awesome video
Yooo I was hiking there one day and say that exact same arastra at 10:54 and it was a mystery to me ever since so thanks for giving me closure finally lol
Some splendid scenery. I’ve camped there, hiked there, I never knew till now there was any gold and silver there (and copper). Oklahoma often gets sold short as a place to tour because people aren’t aware of what’s there. Mount Scott is their answer to Pikes Peak, with a paved road up to the top. Doris Campground was OK.
So so cool. Man everything you out out these days is amazing.
Wow what a great video! I really enjoy the history you provided. I have never been to this part of the country, but I found this video fascinating.
Just truly amazing. I grew up climbing around the Wichitas and STILL go there every time I return to Oklahoma. Your videos open up so much that I never had a clue about. I am 70 now but would love to go exploring with you and the boys. Hiked up Elk just this year before sunup. Thank you so so very much for your videos
It’s incredible to think what that place looked like 100 years ago. Lots of changes. I enjoyed this one, as always! Keep up the great work!
Amazing video! Great history lesson also. I hope your son got a ride home; probably not a lot of cars went by while he was
hitch hiking.
i own -20 ac in the panola mountains with a stream running tru the middle of it. i just wonder ?????? may need to go spend the weekend digging and paning.
Love your content. Just moved out to this area 7 months ago. Went out to the bonanza mine last weekend.
I really enjoy all your videos about this area.
Good job boys!
Thanks for your video, as always stellar information. I love the research you do.
165K people?!?! Back in those days? That is a TON of people in one small area. The mining game was strong in OK. Bummer about the Silas story, they duped him pretty good. A lot of work went into this vid, I can tell. Nice slice of history right there.
I am a descendent of white settlers of the area – Devils Canyon specifically. One of our many family stories is my great uncle Emmitt selling old Spanish conquistador helmets, etc.. while my great grandparents were away from the ranch.
Dude turn the music down a little bit I can barely hear you talkin…
Great work, narration and research as always !
Great vid!!
Watching a second time. Good stuff. ❤
Excellent!
Great video, keep them coming. Thanks