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Emigrant Canyon Petroglyphs
What is truly amazing about this small petroglyph site in Death Valley is that it is in plain view, and people pass by it every day. I didn’t notice it until it was pointed out to me; it is so well hidden in plain sight. It is just off
Gunmetal Mine
Sylvania Mill
This mine was discovered in the early 1870s and was worked first by Mexicans. In 1909, the Clair family bought the claims and worked for a long time after.
Nevada Triumph Mine
Land of Zion Wash Petroglyphs
This petroglyph site is a small one in the Sonoran desert. It is a dry and harsh area. Scattered among the heavily varnished boulders are a few Desert Abstract petroglyphs. I also found what appeared to be rock circles. Maybe this was a small village? This site is also known
Gearwheel Arrastra
The old arrastra site and camp are a bit of a hike to reach, but it is well worth the effort. (An arrastra is a circular stone platform used to crush ore.) The camp appears to have been used mainly during the 1930s Great Depression, but the tin cans found