Santa Brigida Silver Mine at Minerales de Pozos, Mexico
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member jagmoor
N 21° 13.843 W 100° 27.816
14Q E 348112 N 2348384
An abandoned Silver Mine This is a must see site located a few KM NE of the town of Pozos N21.14 W100.29.
Waymark Code: WM1459
Location: Sinaloa, Mexico
Date Posted: 01/08/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Moose Mob
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A recent New York Times Travel Section descusses Pozos, a former bustling mining town that once had a population of 100,000 but now has a few residents and the Santa Brigida silver mine located a short distance away.

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I have explored both the town and the mine and can attest to their authenticity.
Reason for Abandonment: Economic

Date Abandoned: 01/01/1900

Related Web Page: Not listed
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