A borax and salt mining camp in the Mineral County desert with extensive ruins documented in 35 desert4wd.com photos. Nearby salt marsh makes for an unusual landscape. Multiple cultural resource sites in the area.
Field facts
| Region | Mineral County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.2433, -118.3387 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1870s-1890s |
| Products | Borax, salt |
| Access | Rough dirt road |
| Source | desert4wd.com (35 photos) |
| Peak Pop. | several hundred |
| Fee | Free |
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