Bird Mine
The Bird Mine is a very
illusive and unknown magnetite mine in Vernon, NJ. The Bureau of Mines
attempted to locate this mine in the 1970's and was unable to do so.
Fortunately I was able to find it based on old maps of Vernon.
The mine appears to
have been a slope which has been filled in, and goes down at least 15 feet in
its present state. That and a few small pits are all that can be found today.
Nothing in literature elaborates further on this mine.
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A summer view..
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10 feet Inside the Bird Mine.
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Tailings..
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Looks like its been crushed?!
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historical perspective to the arm chair explorer on the mines of NJ & NY. The
owners and authors do not condone visiting these mines, as they are dangerous
and life threatening. We do not take responsibility for any injuries or death
which may occur by visiting these mines nor will we give directions to anyone.
All mines were thoroughly examined, with all suitable precautions taken when
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