Redding Consolidated Mine's Abandoned Mine Shaft

In the late 1920's and 1930's the Redding Consolidated Mines owned the lucrative Boswell Group of Mines. These mines produced gold and were located by its original locator George Boswell in the 1890's. While geocaching with my friend James, son Carson, and my Mom, we found a plugged shaft belonging to their mining company in the Swasey Recreation Area on Mule Mountain Trail just west of Redding near the Redding Consolidated Mines property. Also known as the Redding Consolidated Mining Company, these mines have a detailed history in Redding and I'm currently editing a video about their history which will be released in the future. Stay tuned to Exploring Shasta County History. Enjoy this short video. Filmed on location April 29, 2023.