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The Plaskett Family

More than a century on the Big Sur coast

Los Burros Explorer · The Mines

Davis Mine

claim gold unknown -

A Plaskett Ridge claim; Tom Watson of Salinas held a mine 'just above the Davis mine' and was doing extensive excavation c.1960. Whether the Davis mine ties to saloon-keeper Alvis Davis is unconfirmed.

Overall confidence Family tradition Location Unverified

Production

shows good 'color' Family tradition

People

Location

No trusted coordinate yet. Confirm the Davis owner; link to Alvis Davis only if supported.

Research notes

  • Confirm the Davis owner; link to Alvis Davis only if supported.
Sources
  1. Mabel Plaskett, “Pacific Valley Gold Claims Still Producing,” The Land, June 1960. family history

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