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I bet you're wondering where the Fucca is Winnemucca?
Winnemucca is named for Sarah Winnemucca. She was one of the most influential and charismatic American Indian women in American history.
Cane Creek
Now on private property
Jumbo Mine
Old wooden headframe
Oh look there is more over there
The Jumbo Mine was established in 1910 in the Slumbering Hills. A large gold deposit was found and the population increased quickly. Production continued intermittently until 1951.
Rugged building made of rail road ties.
Mormon Crickets
We just learned about these crickets while visiting Metropolis Ghost town. Although they do not fly, Mormon crickets are highly mobile and capable of migrating great distances. Female crickets can lay up to 100 eggs each summer, which hatch the following spring. They move in wide bands by walking or jumping, and may devour much of the forage in their path. These bands may include millions of individuals and be found with densities of up to 100 individuals per square meter. These infestations may last years or even decades. There are a gazillion of them here.
The crows must like the crickets
Daveytown
Daveytown was named for the local Davey Mine.
Davey Mine was active from 1910 until the 1930's. Daveytown is now a ghost town.
Dave at Daveytown
Lunch time
The Alabama Mine was discovered in 1908 which began mining activity in this area. It was discovered by Murray Scott, it was operated by Mr. Barber from 1911 to 1933 when it was sold to B.L. Davis, who successfully operated the mine through the end of WWII.
Awakening
Around 1911 the small camp of Awakening formed. It contained a few stores, and eventually was the location of some mills.
We are no bird experts but we think this might be a young Bald Eagle
Shower time
Tenmile Mine
Vernado Townsite
Vernado was a station on the Western Pacific Railroad.
Pronto was a station on the Western Pacific Railroad.
Nothing left, but this insulator blowing in the wind.
Jungo Townsite
Jungo was a station on the Western Pacific Railroad. At one time, Jungo boasted a hotel (operated by George Austin), store, filling station and blacksmith's shop, though no buildings remain today. The town of Jungo is named for Jungo Point, a peak located 11 miles away. In 1888, Jungo was a stage stop on a mail route between Winnemucca and Denio Nevada. The post office at Jungo was in operation from 1911 until 1952. The Jungo Hotel operated until 1955.
Just us and the cattle out here
Haystack Mine
Lassens Meadow Reservoir
Luckily the local True Value store was well stocked and very helpful. We made several visits.
Winnemucca is named for Sarah Winnemucca. She was one of the most influential and charismatic American Indian women in American history.
Cane Creek
Now on private property
Jumbo Mine
Old wooden headframe
Oh look there is more over there
The Jumbo Mine was established in 1910 in the Slumbering Hills. A large gold deposit was found and the population increased quickly. Production continued intermittently until 1951.
Rugged building made of rail road ties.
Mormon Crickets
We just learned about these crickets while visiting Metropolis Ghost town. Although they do not fly, Mormon crickets are highly mobile and capable of migrating great distances. Female crickets can lay up to 100 eggs each summer, which hatch the following spring. They move in wide bands by walking or jumping, and may devour much of the forage in their path. These bands may include millions of individuals and be found with densities of up to 100 individuals per square meter. These infestations may last years or even decades. There are a gazillion of them here.
The crows must like the crickets
Daveytown
Daveytown was named for the local Davey Mine.
Davey Mine was active from 1910 until the 1930's. Daveytown is now a ghost town.
Dave at Daveytown
Lunch time
The Alabama Mine was discovered in 1908 which began mining activity in this area. It was discovered by Murray Scott, it was operated by Mr. Barber from 1911 to 1933 when it was sold to B.L. Davis, who successfully operated the mine through the end of WWII.
Awakening
Around 1911 the small camp of Awakening formed. It contained a few stores, and eventually was the location of some mills.
We are no bird experts but we think this might be a young Bald Eagle
Shower time
Tenmile Mine
Vernado Townsite
Vernado was a station on the Western Pacific Railroad.
Pronto was a station on the Western Pacific Railroad.
Nothing left, but this insulator blowing in the wind.
Jungo Townsite
Jungo was a station on the Western Pacific Railroad. At one time, Jungo boasted a hotel (operated by George Austin), store, filling station and blacksmith's shop, though no buildings remain today. The town of Jungo is named for Jungo Point, a peak located 11 miles away. In 1888, Jungo was a stage stop on a mail route between Winnemucca and Denio Nevada. The post office at Jungo was in operation from 1911 until 1952. The Jungo Hotel operated until 1955.
Just us and the cattle out here
Haystack Mine
Lassens Meadow Reservoir
Had to take time out to rebuild the shower drain
Luckily the local True Value store was well stocked and very helpful. We made several visits.
New Frontier RV Park
ReplyDelete4360 Rim Rock Road 775-621-5277 Fancy park $40.35 w/t Wifi is terrible