Ghost Town
Lander County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
1860s silver camp on the east side of the Cortez Mountains, later absorbed into one of Nevada’s great modern gold districts. Historic townsite buildings and mill ruins still stand in the shadow of the Cortez Hills / Pipeline open-pit complex; Nevada Gold Mines has maintained public access to the historic townsite with interpretive material while active mining continues nearby.
| Region | Lander County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 40.1410, -116.6034 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1863 silver camp → modern gold complex |
| Peak | Silver then Carlin-type gold |
| Access | Paved/graded mine road (public townsite) |
| Operator note | Active mine adjacent—stay in historic area |
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.