Hills around Searchlight have a long history of gold-copper mining. Old mine dumps on BLM land yield gold-bearing quartz, malachite, and chrysocolla from several areas accessible off Hwy 95.
Field facts
| Region | Clark County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.4653, -114.9197 |
| Minerals | Gold-quartz, Malachite, Chrysocolla |
| Access | Dirt roads off Hwy 95 |
| Fee | Free (BLM) |
| Source | rockhoundresource.com |
| Material | Gold-quartz, Malachite, Chrysocolla |
| Land status | BLM with private claims |
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Nearby amenities
- Point of interestRanch House11 km away
- TrailheadWeethump East13.2 km away
- TrailheadWeethump South17.5 km away
- Rec areaHighland Range Crucial Bighorn Habitat19.3 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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