Ghost Town
Mineral County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Nevada's most substantial but least-visited ghost town ruins. Produced $30M in silver-gold, was claimed simultaneously by both California and Nevada, and Mark Twain lived nearby while writing for the Territorial Enterprise.
| Region | Mineral County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 38.2871, -118.9007 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1860-1883 |
| Silver-Gold | $30M |
| Mark Twain | Lived nearby 1862 |
| Access | 20 mi dirt road |
| Peak Pop. | ~10000 |
| Fee | free |
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.