Ghost Town
Imperial County, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
California Historical Landmark No. 182 gold camp in the Cargo Muchacho Mountains—formerly Gold Rock, then Hedges (peak ~3,000 residents 1890s), later Tumco—BLM-managed ruins of mills, foundations, and cemetery off Ogilby Road near the Arizona border.
| Region | Imperial County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 32.8797, -114.8319 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Landmark | California Historical Landmark #182 |
| Era | 1884 discovery; peak 1893–1899; last worked ~1941 |
| Unit | BLM El Centro Field Office |
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.