Cascade Mine
The Cascade Mine is
named after the cascading waterfalls just feet away. They provided a soothing
atmosphere to the almost rain forest-like mine area. The mine is over 150
years old, and has many pits, shafts, cuts, and underground workings. It is
situated off of the beautifully laid out Sussex Branch RR trail in Byram and
only only a few hundred feet from the Silver mine.
2 trips were made to
cover this mine, the grounds and work were very extensive, everywhere you
looked there was tailing piles and shafts. The mine must have employed many
dozens of men, tramways, hoisting contraptions etc. What was once an
industrial venture is now almost reclaimed by the forest.
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The way to the mine is through the Sussex Branch RR trail..
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A shaaft..
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The underground workings..
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General area overview..
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The cascading waterfalls provided a soothing feeling atmosphere
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Sussex Branch RR Milestone..
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Shaft..
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Milipede..
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Frog..
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Deep water shaft
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Water filled shaft
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A dangerous shaft partly covered with timber..
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A Snake eating a poor bird.
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Disclaimer:
This site attempts to presents a
historical perspective to the arm chair explorere 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 nore will we give directions to anyone.
All mines were thoroughly examined, with all suitable precautions taken when
documenting these sites.
