Ghost Town
Elko County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Nevada's most remote town and site of the last stagecoach robbery in US history (1916). About five people still live here. Jarbidge Wilderness has deep granite canyons with elk and absolutely no cell service.
| Region | Elko County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 41.8735, -115.4320 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Last Robbery | 1916 stagecoach heist |
| Pop. | ~5 today |
| Access | 60 mi rough dirt from Wells |
| Wilderness | Jarbidge adjacent |
| Peak Pop. | ~2000 (1911) |
| Era | 1909-1932 (mining) |
| Fee | Free |
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.