Ghost Town
Storey County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
The most famous mining town in the American West — the Comstock Lode produced over $400M in silver and gold, transformed San Francisco, and funded the Union cause in the Civil War. Much of the original Victorian streetscape survives as a living historic district.
| Region | Storey County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 39.3097, -119.6497 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1859-1880s+ |
| Comstock Lode | $400M+ silver/gold |
| Status | Living historic district |
| Access | Paved Hwy 341 |
| Peak Pop. | >25,000 (mid-1870s) |
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.