Kimberly Mine
The Kimberly Mine in 1872 when the roadways between every double row of claims were still in operation. These roadways, 15 feet wide, allowed easy access to all parts of the mines. Each digger, however, only having a claim 30 feet square, soon began to undermine these roadways, zealous to work every inch of their claims. The roadways collapsed and the ropeways were then put into operation.Kimberly was 49,000 square yards in area.More information on this area can be found in Dr. Max Bauer "Precious Stones their character and occurrence" Published by Charles E. Tuttle co.