1870s Owens Lake port and silver-lead smelter town that processed Cerro Gordo ore barged across the lake. Remnants of the California Historical Landmark #752 furnace area and townsite sit west of SR-136 on the dry lake shore, a short public pull-off north of Keeler.
Field facts
| Region | Inyo County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.5247, -117.9040 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1869–1880s smelter/port peak |
| Landmark | CHL #752 Owens Lake Silver-Lead Furnace |
| Nearby | Keeler · Cerro Gordo grade · Owens Lake |
| Access | SR-136 pull-off / short walk |
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Nearby amenities
- Rec areaSalt Tram10.3 km away
- Rec areaBishop Field Office18.4 km away
- Rec areaMalpais Mesa Wilderness18.7 km away
- Rec areaMovie Road19.9 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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