Ghost Town
Esmeralda County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Nevada's largest city in 1907 with 30,000 residents and $86M in gold. Grand crumbling buildings still line Main Street. The 1906 Gans–Nelson world lightweight championship fight, staged by Tex Rickard, put the boom town on the national map.
| Region | Esmeralda County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 37.7085, -117.2356 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Peak Pop. | 30,000 (1907) |
| Gold | $86M |
| Hotel | Goldfield Hotel standing |
| Access | Hwy 95 |
| Era | 1902-1910s |
| Fee | Free |
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.