Ghost Town
Sierra County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Silver boom camp founded in 1882 on Middle Percha Creek in the Black Range foothills. Once among the largest towns in the Territory with banks, hotels, and mills; a handful of residents still keep Victorio Hotel, Percha Bank museum, and assay-office streetscape open to visitors exploring the Black Range back roads.
| Region | Sierra County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 32.9170, -107.7061 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1882 silver boom–early 1900s |
| Peak | Black Range silver camp |
| Access | Paved/graded NM-152 spur |
| Nearby | Hillsboro / Lake Valley / Gila NF |
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.