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Fall comes to the high mountains near McCarthy Alaska

Kennecott mine, Alaska in fall

Abandoned factories of the historical Kennecott Copper Mine located nearby the Kennicott Glacier in in the Wrangell- St.Elias Mountains National Park,Alaska, USA. The nearest city is McCarthy.

This former mining town was abandoned in 1938 after a majority of the copper and other ore was depleted. Kennicott was the center of 5 mines in the area and a booming town in it's day. It later became a tourist attration and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986. Now the National Park Service is attempting to restore a majority of the buildings and offers tours of the town.

Snow covered open-pit mine in the Salt Lake Valley. Largest in the USA.

IN the middle of the oquirrh mountains

IN the middle of the oquirrh mountains

The Kennicott Mine, also called the Kennecott Mine, is located in Interior Alaska. This copper mine had its heyday in the early 1900’s. Located in the area known as McCarthy, this ghost town mine once employed hundreds of people. Today it stands as a reminder of days gone by. Visitors come from all across the world to step back into the days of the Kennicott Copper Mine. This glacier field has a green tint to it. This comes from the copper in the dirt. During its heyday structures were created to hold back the ice and dirt. Today it is a reminder and a beautiful scene to observe.

The Kennicott Mine is located in Interior Alaska. This copper mine had its heyday in the early 1900’s. Located in the area known as McCarthy, this ghost town mine once employed hundreds of people. Today it stands as a reminder of days gone by. Visitors come from all across the world to step back into the days of the Kennicott Copper Mine.

A landscape photograph of Kennecott, Alaska. This photo is taken on the road coming into the old mining camp located in the small city.

IN the middle of the oquirrh mountains

IN the middle of the oquirrh mountains

Rainbow over national landmark. Kennicott Mine. Alaska.

Kennicott Copper Mines in Alaska.

Scenery in the Wrangell- St Elias National Park,McCarthy,Alaska,USA.

Kennecott abandoned copper mining camp river, Alaska

The old historic buildings of Kennecott, Alaska. Misty clouds above and mountains in background.

A photograph of Kennicott Alaska in Wrangell - St. Elias National Park, with Mt. Blackburn, Donohoe Peak, and Kennicott Glacier in the background, on a sunny day.

Brilliant Azurite and Malachite copper deposit at the Bonanza Mine in Wrangell St. Elias National Park, Alaska.

Panoramic aerial view of a sweeping glacier near Kennecott and McCarthy in Wrangell - St Elias National Park

Hikers on Root Glacier.

Kennecott Mine, Wrangell St. Elias NP, Alaska

Visiting the abandoned Kennicott copper mine on a cold rainy day. This mine is in the Wrangell St Elias National Park in Alaska

A view of the main entrance and main building to the Bonanza mine, Alaska

Abandoned buildings of the historical Kennecott Copper Mine located nearby the Kennicott Glacier in in the Wrangell- St.Elias Mountains National Park,Alaska, USA. The nearest city is McCarthy.

Fall comes to the high mountains near McCarthy Alaska

"The impressive abandoned buildings at the Kennecott copper mine beside the Root Glacier in the mountains of Wrangell St - Elias National Park, Alaska"

Excavation open pit mine Kennecott, copper, gold and silver mine operation, USA

A landscape view of a glacier in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in Alaska.

Landscape view of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in Alaska.

A huge dumper truck dwarfs what would otherwise be a large truck at the Bingham Canyon Copper Mine in UtahRelated images:

Root Glacier, McCarthy and Old Kennecott copper Mine a destination of tourists seeking access to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Alaska, USA, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ice floating in a glacial lake

Aerial view of a sweeping glacier near Kennecott in Wrangell - St Elias National Park

Bus stop in the beautiful surroundings of Wrangell National Park,Alaska.

From the ridge above the old Bonanza Mine as misty clouds roll in and out we looking down on the Kennecott Glacier and a old bunk house that sits on a rock glacier far below.

Kennecott abandoned copper mining camp river, Alaska

Wood fades on Kennecott near McCarthy Alaska

A section of Kennecott mill building with broken windows. Gloomy day. Alaska.

Kennecott abandoned copper mining camp view, Alaska

Ruins of the 100-year-old concentration mill at the historic Kennecott Copper Mine in Wrangell-St Elias National Park, Alaska

The Kennicott Mine, also called the Kennecott Mine, is located in Interior Alaska. This copper mine had its heyday in the early 1900’s. Located in the area known as McCarthy, this ghost town mine once employed hundreds of people. Today it stands as a reminder of days gone by. Visitors come from all across the world to step back into the days of the Kennicott Copper Mine. This glacier field has a green tint to it. This comes from the copper in the dirt. During its heyday structures were created to hold back the ice and dirt. Today it is a reminder and a beautiful scene to observe.

"The impressive abandoned buildings at the Kennecott copper mine beside the Root Glacier in the mountains of Wrangell St - Elias National Park, Alaska"

Panoramic aerial view of a glacier and terminal moraine near Kennecott and McCarthy in Wrangell - St Elias National Park

The Kennicott Mine, also called the Kennecott Mine, is located in Interior Alaska. This copper mine had its heyday in the early 1900’s. Located in the area known as McCarthy, this ghost town mine once employed hundreds of people. Today it stands as a reminder of days gone by. Visitors come from all across the world to step back into the days of the Kennicott Copper Mine.

Brilliant Azurite and Malachite copper deposit at the Bonanza Mine in Wrangell St. Elias National Park, Alaska.

the Kennecott copper mine is a ghost town of what it used to be. It is now a national park and all the buildings are in the process of repairs as time has begun to cause destruction.

A view of a counter with utensils used during mining days in kennecott Alaska

Restored and un-restored bunkhouses at Kennecott Mines National Historic Site.

The old copper mine building in Kennecott, Alaska. On a misty day.

The historic Kennecott mill covers a hillside in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska.

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Kennecott, Alaska: Two red wooden cooper mill buildings by a conifer forest in a stormy day