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Big Chief Mine

Abandoned FactoryModerate difficulty● Red hazardCalifornia

Abandoned Factory documented in OpenStreetMap. Verify current condition, ownership and legal access before visiting.

Site typeAbandoned Factory
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.0502, -120.6490
Difficulty · ModerateSome effort — hiking, navigating fences or rough terrain.
Hazard · RedSerious hazard — structural collapse, contamination, or active security/arrest risk.
Light todaySunrise 06:20 · sunset 19:50 (local) — golden hour is the first and last hour of that window
Conditions today71–89°F · 0% precip chance · wind to 11 mph
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