Cut Away of Holden, Lakes, Creeks, Trails, etc.
Elevation at Holden 3762 feet
Elevation of Lake Chelan 1079 feet
Population during production years 600
Average annual snowfall 320 inches
Record snowfall (1950-51) 461 inches
Highest mountain - Bonanza Peak, 9500 feet
Glaciers - Lyman and Isella on Bonanza
 
 
 
 

Cross Section of Holden Mine and Mill
Depth of shaft - 1000 feet
Total mileage of underground tunnels - 40 miles
Tonnage of rock removed from underground would be the equivalent of a solid block of rock 100 feet square and 2 miles in height.

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