Singatse Range copper camp (originally Morningstar) rebuilt by the Nevada-Douglas Copper Company and terminus of the Nevada Copper Belt Railroad after 1911. At peak ~750 residents with school, hotel, and a large leaching plant; gypsum work briefly extended life into the 1930s. Substantial concrete leaching-plant ruins and townsite foundations remain west of Yerington.
Field facts
| Region | Lyon County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.9555, -119.2790 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1907–1930s |
| Peak | ~750 residents ~1913 |
| Access | Dirt road from Yerington / Singatse Range |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- RestroomWilson Canyon16.7 km away
- Rec areaWilson Canyon16.8 km away
- RestroomWilson Canyon16.9 km away
- Point of interestWilson Canyon17 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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