John’s Wash Arborglyphs
Most of the historical relics I find on my hikes are from the booming mining industries of the early 1900s, which dominated the Nevada landscape, but other activities were going on at the time. Ranching was just as important as mining to the early settlers, and sheepherding was a part
Palmetto Wash Petroglyphs
Over the years, I have visited this small petroglyph site many times. Just off of highway NV 266, it makes for a nice spot to take a break from driving.
During a recent visit with my family, we were saddened to find some drill holes had been made into the
Catalonia Mine
Old Yard Cabin
In September 2015, we packed our daypacks full of water and took a long hike traversing a mountain range. We stopped by a few interesting mines and cabins along the way. This was one of the more unique ones.
This solitary miner’s cabin was quite amazing. All the household
DE Mine and Cave
Silver Divide Mine
I couldn’t find any information about this little mine, and I was surprised by what was left when I hiked up to it. It is an interesting little spot in Western Nevada.
The place consists of a ruined workshop-cabin combination next to a short adit.
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