Ghost Town
Kern County, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Living ghost town on the Rand Mining District opposite Randsburg—once billed the “Queen City of the Rand” after 1890s gold strikes. Weathered false-front blocks, mine dumps, and residential remnants line US-395 frontage; it remains a legal public roadside stop for desert history travelers working the Randsburg–Red Mountain corridor.
| Region | Kern County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 35.3727, -117.6348 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1890s Rand gold boom |
| District | Rand Mining District (with Randsburg / Red Mountain) |
| Status | Sparsely inhabited living ghost town |
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.