NEW IDRIA

NAME: New Idria
COUNTY: San Bernardino
ROADS: 2WD
GRID: 1
CLIMATE: Mild winter, hot summer
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Anytime
COMMENTS: Very interesting mine shafts up the road 1/2 mile or so.People know alot about the history of town. Town is currently fenced off due to the high levels of mercury and is on the EPA's national priority list.
REMAINS: Old buildings, mining shafts etc.
Founded in 1854 this site was home to a mercury mine. It has been abandoned since 1972. It is listed as a California Historical Landmark.


New Idria
Courtesy Garwood Jorgenson


New Idria
Courtesy Garwood Jorgenson


New Idria
Courtesy Garwood Jorgenson


New Idria
Courtesy Garwood Jorgenson


New Idria
Courtesy Garwood Jorgenson

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