Posted by Lewis Shorb on June 28, 1998 at 19:34:40:
In Reply to: ghost town and back road maps posted by Mary Paul on June 21, 1998 at 18:53:22:
: My husband & I are going to wander the back roads and take in the ghost towns of Nevada. Most likely North of Vegas to Battle Mt., East to Elko & Wells and South to Ely and back to Vegas. Any hints where to go? Have a Jeep (a real Jeep, not a street Jeep) and camp gear. Any suggestions for good maps that would show old mining roads or dirt trails. Like to travel by dirt as much as possible. That is the general area but if there is something spectular any place else in the State we are open to suggestion.
: Thanks,
: Mary & Paul
Hi Mary & Paul
The book that Cat refers to (Nevada ghost towns and mining camps) is by Stan Paher, it can be ordered for about $44.99 from Ghosttowns.com, another good book by Stan Paher is "Nevada Ghost Towns and Mining Camps Atlas", Hardcover ~ $24.95, it includes maps.
Some of the pictures are from the 1940s & 50s, so some of the structures no longer exist.
I loved Belmont, check out the cemetary on your right as you enter from the south, also the courthouse and the 2 mill sites a little north of town.
When we went there, a paranoid guy who lived there followed us around in his truck as I took pictures, kinda creepie, just a few people live here and they all seemed nice.
Have Fun
Lewis Shorb