Charles Kenworthy identified a common practice of locating a prayer shrine near small mines and a Vista for a Friar to occupy his day near larger mines.
While viewing aerial images of areas of suspected mine, not LDM but in Arizona, I believe I located large religious statues (75 meter or 210 feet) lying on the ground.
Have others found large religious icons/statues in the wilderness?
Prayer Stations and Vistas
Prayer Stations and Vistas
Charlie