Eastern Sierra

Salt Tram

An exploration of the remains of the Salt Tram on the western face of the Inyo Mountains above Owens Valley. The history of the salt tram can be read here.
Burgess Mine View of Saline Valley (1776)

Burgess Mine View of Saline Valley (1776)

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That's the salt lake.
Burgess Mine View of Saline Valley (1774)

Burgess Mine View of Saline Valley (1774)

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Burgess Mine View of Saline Valley (1773)

Burgess Mine View of Saline Valley (1773)

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The white area on the left is where the hot springs are located.
Burgess Mine View of Saline Valley (1772)

Burgess Mine View of Saline Valley (1772)

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Burgess Mine View of Owens Valley (1795)

Burgess Mine View of Owens Valley (1795)

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Burgess Mine View of Owens Valley (1779)

Burgess Mine View of Owens Valley (1779)

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And a view of the road we drove up on.
Burgess Mine View of Owens Valley (1775)

Burgess Mine View of Owens Valley (1775)

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Burgess Mine (1794)

Burgess Mine (1794)

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Burgess Mine (1792)

Burgess Mine (1792)

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I'm not sure what the purpose of the hanging bed is.
Burgess Mine (1790)

Burgess Mine (1790)

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Burgess Mine (1789)

Burgess Mine (1789)

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Salt Tram Tower Below The Transfer Point (1871)

Salt Tram Tower Below The Transfer Point (1871)

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Salt Tram Tower Below The Transfer Point (1871A)

Salt Tram Tower Below The Transfer Point (1871A)

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Salt Tram Transfer Point (1801)

Salt Tram Transfer Point (1801)

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Salt Tram Transfer Point (1818)

Salt Tram Transfer Point (1818)

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Salt Tram Transfer Point (1832)

Salt Tram Transfer Point (1832)

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Salt Tram Transfer Point (1803)

Salt Tram Transfer Point (1803)

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Salt Tram Transfer Point (1802)

Salt Tram Transfer Point (1802)

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