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Millspaugh

Millspaugh

Millspaugh was a small family mining camp settled in the late 1890s. According to the writings of Elizabeth Mecham, the first mill burned in 1902 but was immediately rebuilt with metal siding. Most of the buildings were hauled off in 1914.
Guy Starbuck Aug 6, 2018
South Gold Mill

South Gold Mill

Guy Starbuck Aug 6, 2018
Emigrant Canyon Petroglyphs

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
Guy Starbuck Aug 6, 2018
Gunmetal Mine

Gunmetal Mine

I first visited this mine on a trip in 2002 with a few friends, and although I’ve been in the area many times over the years, it wasn’t until 2010 that Dan and I happened to stop by again to take a few more photos. I should also
Guy Starbuck Aug 6, 2018
Sylvania Mill

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.
Guy Starbuck Aug 6, 2018
Nevada Triumph Mine

Nevada Triumph Mine

Guy Starbuck Aug 6, 2018
Land of Zion Wash Petroglyphs

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
Guy Starbuck Aug 6, 2018

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