Originally Posted by WTF
Chances are that most of what is thought to be "abandoned mines", are not. Some are patented and some are unpatented claims. The local county courthouse can tell one the ownership/status. Just because there is no sign of recent activity does not mean abandoned ground. Either patented or unpatented, the removal of such things is considered stealing.

Agreed. I do not take items from any mine. There are active mines scattered about with the old ones. Some of them have been mined on and off since the 1800’s. A few have up to date claims posted.
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