Historic
Lyon County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Anaconda company town built for the Yerington open-pit copper mine (1952–1978). The town still overlooks the flooded, turquoise-tinted pit; a public viewpoint with interpretive signs sits on the west rim by Weed Heights while the Superfund-listed mine proper remains fenced.
| Region | Lyon County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 38.9871, -119.2090 |
| Era | 1952–1978 mine; company housing continues |
| Operator | Anaconda Copper / later Arimetco |
| Feature | Flooded open pit + public overlook |
| Nearby | Yerington / Mason Valley WMA |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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