Ghost Town
Inyo County, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
1870s silver-lead camp on the west approach to Death Valley, between the Argus and Coso ranges. Boom population once numbered in the thousands; a tiny living community and weathered mills, cabins, and mine relics remain on public approaches and private lots—classic semi-ghost desert town off CA-190.
| Region | Inyo County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 36.2680, -117.5917 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1874 silver boom |
| Peak | Mining camp / living hamlet |
| Access | Paved Darwin Road from CA-190 |
| Nearby | Darwin Falls (DVNP), Panamint Springs |
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.