Ghost Town
Inyo County, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Cerro Gordo shipping town on the dry east shore of Owens Lake—smelter, soda works, and Carson & Colorado narrow-gauge terminus. Once a steamship and rail hub for Inyo silver-zinc; today a near-ghost CDP with abandoned depot, mill ruins, and CHL furnace landmark along SR-136.
| Region | Inyo County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 36.4872, -117.8740 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1880s–1950s mining / rail |
| Landmark | CHL Owens Lake Silver Co. furnace |
| Access | Paved SR-136 |
| Nearby | Cerro Gordo (private), Owens Lake playa |
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.