High Bar Placer

AbandonedGold OreSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateCalifornia
CountySiskiyou
Nearest TownForks of Salmon
Coordinates41.25774, -123.32347

Commodities

PrimaryGold Ore

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorWabuska Mining LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0405755

What This Means

This mine is listed as abandoned or sealed in federal records. Abandoned mines can pose safety and environmental risks, including unstable ground, toxic gas accumulation, flooded shafts, and potential groundwater contamination from heavy metals or acid mine drainage. Never enter an abandoned mine. If you live near this site, consider checking with your state environmental agency about any ongoing remediation or monitoring programs.

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