Taylor Mine Road Interpretive Site

Taylor Mine Road Interpretive Site is one of many interpretive sites on the forest.

Taylor Mine

This dirt road is the original wagon track to Taylor Mine, and is considered an important part of our local heritage and history.  Mineral exploration started in the area as early as 1891.  Actual mining operations began in 1908 by Janes Taylor and George Haywood.  Most mines lasted only a few years due to low returns. However, the era was sufficient to create legends about shady characters and lost fortunes.  Two mines still exist bearing Taylor’s name on local maps (sections 5 & 24).  Many of the early routes like the Taylor Mine track have been incorporated into the present day road system.  Few of the original tracks are left today - - please enjoy and protect the local heritage.