Kennecott Copper company town built to house smelter workers for the Ruth open-pit mine. The massive smelter stack still dominates the skyline. Company store, hospital, and worker cottages survive in eerie uniformity.
Field facts
| Region | White Pine County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.4049, -114.7786 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1906-1983 |
| Notable | Giant smelter smokestack |
| Access | Paved Hwy 93 |
| Status | Partly inhabited |
| Peak Pop. | 2,864 (1920) |
| Fee | Free |
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Nearby amenities
- Point of interestDuck Creek Basin Receation Area8.4 km away
- CampgroundBird Creek Campground12.6 km away
- CampgroundTIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND13 km away
- CampgroundEast Creek Campground14.7 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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