Ghost Town
San Bernardino County, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Mojave Desert tungsten (scheelite) camp east of Randsburg. Veins discovered 1904–05; Atolia Mining Company organized 1906 (Atkins + DeGolia portmanteau). WWI demand made it one of California’s important tungsten producers; scattered mill foundations, tailings, and desert townsite traces remain near Red Mountain.
| Region | San Bernardino County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 35.3147, -117.6092 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1905–WWI peak tungsten camp |
| Ore | Scheelite (tungsten) |
| Nearby | Randsburg / Johannesburg mining district |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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