Ghost Town
Mineral County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
1873–1890s mill town built by the Northern Belle Mining Company to process Candelaria silver ore. Twin 20-stamp mills (Lower 1875, Upper 1876), newspaper, and ~500 residents at the 1882 Carson & Colorado Railroad peak; later cyanide rework of tailings (1914–17). Stone mill foundations remain on the desert flats south of Candelaria.
| Region | Mineral County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 38.2191, -118.1798 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1873–1892 (tailings plant 1914–17) |
| Peak Pop. | ~500 (1882) |
| Role | Mill town for Candelaria mines |
| Access | Dirt / high-clearance from NV-360 area |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.