Trails and Tales of the Old West
by Donald J. Cook
Goldfield Nevada
As with many readers of the RV Journal, I really enjoy seeking out ghost towns and hidden hot spots that are not found on most maps. This often requires the use of a good topography map, GPS and a 4WD vehicle. These types of adventures tend to beckon the Magellan in all of us! Sometimes, an intrepid explorer can be lucky enough to locate a true gem without even leaving the blacktop.
Goldfield, Nevada is surely one of the most colorful and accessible ghost towns in the Old West. Located 26 miles south of Tonopah on US 95, it offers travelers between Reno and Las Vegas a tremendous amount of history and charm without having to stray far from their planned travel route.
Having become the county seat of Esmeralda County (Spanish for emerald) in 1907, Goldfield boasts several impressive buildings of the period. At first glance, it should come as no surprise that this little town was Nevada’s largest city between 1903 and 1910
During its heyday, Goldfield boasted a population of over 30,000 and was home to numerous saloons, newspapers, banks, feedlots and other successful businesses, including a mining stock exchange. It was named the “Queen of the Mining Camps.”...
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