Ghost Town

Columbus

Esmeralda County, NV

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Remote borax and silver camp in the Candelaria Hills with 13 documented photo locations on desert4wd.com. Stone foundations, mill ruins, and isolated desert setting make this a rewarding backcountry destination.

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RegionEsmeralda County, NV
Coordinates38.1102, -118.0193
ARPAArtifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place.
Era1870s-1890s
ProductsBorax, silver
AccessRough dirt road
Sourcedesert4wd.com (13 photos)
Peak Pop.~1000 (1875)
FeeFree

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