A gold camp that refused to die — boomed in 1905, surged again in the 1930s with placer gold dredging. A small population still lives here. Old dredge tailings line the canyon.
Field facts
| Region | Nye County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.5388, -117.0734 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1905-1940s+ |
| Type | Placer gold dredging |
| Pop. | ~10 today |
| Access | Paved Hwy 376 |
| Peak Pop. | ~4000 (1905-1906) |
| Fee | Free |
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