The 20 Mule Teams Of Death Valley to Mojave:
For many people, nothing symbolizes Death Valley more than the famous Twenty Mule Teams. These "big teams" pulled massive wagons hauling borax from the Harmony Borax Works near Furnace Creek to the railhead near Mojave, a grueling 165 mile, ten day trip across primitive roads. Although the teams only ran for six years--1883 to 1889--they have made an enduring impression of the Old West.
Today the twenty mule teams are only a fond memory, but you may see two of the last remaining wagons in Death Valley; one is in front of the Furnace Creek Ranch and the other is at Harmony Borax Works.
May you find this web site informative of one of the most memorable icons of the American West, and of the pioneers who transformed its mineral wealth into a foundation of modern industry throughout the world.
Chief Steve W. Colerick (ret.)
Past President/Historian
East Kern Historical Museum Society
contact: [email protected]
Today the twenty mule teams are only a fond memory, but you may see two of the last remaining wagons in Death Valley; one is in front of the Furnace Creek Ranch and the other is at Harmony Borax Works.
May you find this web site informative of one of the most memorable icons of the American West, and of the pioneers who transformed its mineral wealth into a foundation of modern industry throughout the world.
Chief Steve W. Colerick (ret.)
Past President/Historian
East Kern Historical Museum Society
contact: [email protected]