Ghost Town
Kern County, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
1890s stamp-mill camp at the foot of the El Paso Mountains that crushed ore from the Rand Mining District (Yellow Aster and neighbors). California Historical Landmark #671 marks the mill townsite along Garlock Road between US-395 and Redrock–Randsburg Road — adobe ruins and desert mill remnants in open Mojave country.
| Region | Kern County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 35.4025, -117.7901 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Landmark | California Historical Landmark #671 |
| Era | 1890s Rand District mill town |
| Also known as | El Paso City / Cow Wells |
| Access | Graded Garlock Road |
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.