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Feb 23/2010

Geocache Activity 584

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GC1YF5G

Galt Coal Mine No. 6

N 49° 44.438 W 112° 49.792

Difficulty 1; Terrain 1.5; size micro. Creator: smartee Date First Hidden: 9/9/2010 Date Last Found: 2/15/2010
Lethbridge

Description
Now you know what those remains are. Galt Mine No.6 began producing in 1908 then abandoned in 1935. The area was then fenced to keep people out. Good thing. In 1937 No. 6 shaft suddenly collapsed creating a 26 meter crater. This and others were filled and topped up but nevertheless about 1950 No. 5 shaft (an air vent) sank over 30 meters. Don't forget tunnels remain under this area and sink holes have shown up over the years. Hence the sign. Sign the logbook but don't go exploring.

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PLANNING

While reviewing a few DNFs in the Lethbridge area a few days ago I noticed that this cache had recently been found a few times. I decided to combine a quick search using my iPhone with some shopping.

OUTCOME

This was a very quick find. I simply walked up to the area and immediately spotted it. I cannot imagine how I missed this the first time.

Here is my posting to the geocaching.com website:

An easy find today. SL. TFTC.

Here are a few photos:

approching the area

cache site

I am 1/1 for today.

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GC1YF5G	Galt Coal Mine No. 6	N 49° 44.438 W 112° 49.792
	Difficulty 1; Terrain 1.5; size micro. Creator: smartee Date First Hidden: 9/9/2010 Date Last Found: 2/15/2010	Lethbridge
Description	Now you know what those remains are. Galt Mine No.6 began producing in 1908 then abandoned in 1935. The area was then fenced to keep people out. Good thing. In 1937 No. 6 shaft suddenly collapsed creating a 26 meter crater. This and others were filled and topped up but nevertheless about 1950 No. 5 shaft (an air vent) sank over 30 meters. Don't forget tunnels remain under this area and sink holes have shown up over the years. Hence the sign. Sign the logbook but don't go exploring.
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