Near Bridgeport in Mono County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Little Bodie
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 23, 2015
1. Little Bodie Marker
During its heyday the mines employed 5 workers and could produce 30 tons of ore per day. The facilities included a shop, pump, bunkhouse, mill and settling tank. Water for the milling process was pumped from springs located 100 feet south of the mines. The mineshaft were reportedly 175 feet below the surface and between 100 and 250 feet in length.
By the 1940s the mines began to falter and soon after all commercial operations ceased. Most of the equipment, machinery and buildings were dismantled and sold. Although its existence was brief, Little Bodie continued the tradition of being a gold producer started by its namesake "Big Bad Bodie" in the 1860s.
Erected 2014 by E Clampus Vitus, Bodie Chapter No. 64.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.
Location. 38° 8.983′ N, 119° 11.124′ W. Marker is near Bridgeport, California, in Mono County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dog Town (approx. 1˝ miles away); Dynamo Plant and Pond (approx. 2 miles away); Poor Farm (approx. 3.7 miles away); Mono Diggins (approx. 5.3 miles away); Avalanche of 1911 (approx. 7 miles away); "Bridgeport Inn" (approx. 7.7 miles away); Frontier Justice (approx. 7.7 miles away); Mono County Court House (approx. 7.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bridgeport.
More about this marker. This marker is located at a turnout on the east side of U.S. Highway 395, about 1.6 miles south of the Bodie Road (California 270) intersection.
Additional keywords. mining
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 23, 2015
2. Little Bodie Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 895 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
