Gold Canyon’s first permanent mining camp (mid-1850s), established by “Old Virginny” Finney and placer miners years before the 1859 Comstock Lode discovery at Virginia City. Cradle of Nevada hard-rock mining history along the canyon corridor between Dayton and Silver City; scant surface ruins but strong interpretive significance.
Field facts
| Region | Lyon County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.2510, -119.6238 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Established | c. 1853–1857 |
| Significance | First mining camp of the Comstock region; base for the Gold Canyon placer diggings that led to the Lode |
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Nearby amenities
- TrailheadEagle Valley Trailheads9.1 km away
- Point of interestCarson City District Office10.1 km away
- Rec areaJumbo Grade Trailhead10.5 km away
- Point of interestJumbo Grade10.7 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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