Mark Twain's first Nevada mining experience, immortalized in Roughing It (1872). He spent a disastrous winter here in 1861. Stone ruins line Buena Vista Canyon and several original buildings still stand.
Field facts
| Region | Pershing County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40.4455, -118.1207 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1861-1880s |
| Mark Twain | Roughing It 1872 |
| Access | Short dirt road |
| Structures | Several standing |
| Peak Pop. | ~1500 (1860s) |
| Fee | Free |
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