Nevada’s first gold-discovery settlement (1849) and early Lyon County seat on the Carson River. Gold Canyon mills processed Comstock ore; boardwalk Old Town, Nevada’s oldest maintained cemetery (1850s), and Dayton State Park’s Rock Point Mill ruins preserve the milling era that fed Virginia City’s boom.
Field facts
| Region | Lyon County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.2371, -119.5930 |
| Era | 1849 gold discovery; Comstock mill town 1860s |
| Firsts | NV gold discovery; early mills on Carson River |
| Access | Paved (US-50 / NV-341 corridor) |
| Nearby | Dayton State Park / Fort Churchill / Comstock |
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Nearby amenities
- TrailheadEagle Valley Trailheads10.6 km away
- Point of interestCarson City District Office11.1 km away
- Rec areaJumbo Grade Trailhead13.5 km away
- Point of interestJumbo Grade13.7 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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