Ghost Town
Lyon County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Gold and silver mining camp in the Sweetwater Mountains near the California border. The forested mountain setting at high elevation is unusually scenic for a Nevada ghost town.
| Region | Lyon County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 38.6782, -119.1240 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1870s-1880s |
| Ore | Gold, silver |
| Elevation | High mountain setting |
| Peak Pop. | 600 |
| County | Lyon |
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.