Silver boom camp in the Humboldt Range that peaked in the mid-1860s with mills and roughly a thousand residents before the ore played out. Stone foundations, an arrastra, and scattered ruins remain among piñon on steep slopes. High-clearance 4WD on a steep dirt approach; leave all artifacts in place under ARPA.
Field facts
| Region | Pershing County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40.5444, -118.1415 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1863-1868 |
| Ore | Silver |
| Access | Dirt road steep |
| Vehicle | High clearance 4WD |
| Peak Pop. | 1200 (1864-1865) |
| Fee | Free |
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