(Above) Our first stop, the Baxter Springs Heritage Museum. Mary Billington was our host.

Simulated mine exhibit.

Photos of mines and miners from the Picher Field.

(Above) Panoramic view of mining in the Picher Field. Note the photo of the Eagle Picher Central Mill that replaced many of the inefficient smaller mills. CLICK HERE for a closeup of the roof trimmers in action.

(Right) World War II newspaper highlighting Tri-State Miners’ contribution to the war effort. CLICK HERE for a closeup view. At the bottom is a churn drill bit used for low-cost exploration and delineation of the ore bodies.

Silicosis was a common health hazard for Tri-State miners.  This treatment machine proved to be ineffective.

Mules were a dependable and low-cost mode of transportation in the mines, but you had to get them underground first.