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Saratoga Springs

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One of the most beautiful marsh areas in Death Valley, the ponds of Saratoga Springs support migrating birds and its own unique species of pupfish.   In addition to the lush plant and animal life you'll find here, this area has old mines to explore, too.  Man has been around these springs since prehistoric times and, more recently, has mined talc.  The Saratoga Mine was the largest producer of talc in southern Death Valley.  And, the famous twenty-mule-teams stopped here on their route across the desert.


June 2005 Version
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