Eagle Borax Works, Historic borax processing facility in Death Valley, Inyo County, US.
The Eagle Borax Works features stone ruins, including a boiler fire box and remnants of crystallization tanks used for mineral extraction operations.
Established in 1882 by Isidore Daunet and partners, the facility operated until 1884, processing borate deposits discovered in Death Valley's mineral-rich terrain.
The site represents industrial innovation through its 12-mule team transport system, which moved partially refined borax across challenging desert landscapes to Daggett, California.
Visitors can access the ruins within Death Valley National Park, where informational displays explain the mineral processing methods used in the 1880s.
The facility's founder, Isidore Daunet, discovered the borax deposits during a harsh valley crossing where he survived by consuming animal blood after his companions perished.
Location: Inyo County
GPS coordinates: 36.20069,-116.86705
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:28
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