Entry No. 42 — the Salt Lake City file — filed under: mine

Central Standard Mine

Sunk in the early 1920s within the East Tintic Mining District, the Central Standard Mine was a gold, silver, and lead prospect that reached a depth of 640 feet. The operation was plagued by unstable, water-logged rock and was abandoned in 1922 due to 'bad ground' without ever producing commercial ore. Today, the site features a collapsed and sealed shaft, concrete foundations, and weathered tailing piles near the ghost town of Homansville.

The move: Go on a scenic drive through Homansville Canyon along Highway 6 to safely photograph the historic tailing piles and rugged canyon landscape from the public roadside.

📍 Before you go The mine is located on private patented mining property, and the shaft itself is collapsed, sealed, and highly dangerous to approach.

• 💸 Free
• ⚡ Low-key
• 🌗 Outdoors

Where: Utah, USA

Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current access before you go.

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Further reading: utahrails.net

last checked: 2026-07-20