Near Mammoth Lakes in Mono County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Lost Cement Mine

Photographed by Karen Key, October 7, 2006

1. Lost Cement Mine Marker

Inscription. Somewhere near this spot is located the famous Lost Cement Mine. First discovered in 1857, the find was described as a ledge, "wide as a curb stone" of rusty, reddish cement, two thirds of it pure gold. Various circumstances prevented the original discoverers from returning to claim their wealth. History indicates the location of the Lost Cement Mine may have been rediscovered and mined periodically until 1877 and then again concealed. An occasional prospector still searches for the elusive treasure but its location today still remains a secret. If while hiking in the area, you happen to come upon a ledge of pure gold please notify the nearest ECV chapter so that we might relocate this monument to the correct site.

Plaque dedicated September 6, 1980
Bodie Chapter of E Clampus Vitus

Erected 1980 by Bodie Chapter of E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 6, 1877.

Location. 37° 43.879′ N, 118° 58.162′ W. Marker is near Mammoth Lakes, California, in Mono County. It can be reached from U.S. 395, on the right when traveling south. The marker is behind the restrooms

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in the Safety Rest Area on Highway 395. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mammoth Lakes CA 93546, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Legend of Deadman (approx. 1½ miles away); Bald Mountain Lookout (approx. 5.2 miles away); Old Mammoth Saloon (approx. 5.8 miles away); The Tavern (approx. 5.9 miles away); Old French Trail (approx. 6.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mammoth Lakes.

Photographed by Karen Key, October 7, 2006

2. Lost Cement Mine Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2006, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 6,923 times since then and 138 times this year. Last updated on December 15, 2006, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2006, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.