Posted by Roland N. Vallerand on August 08, 1998 at 22:48:56:
In Reply to: Southern California posted by Aldrich on May 20, 1998 at 12:58:22:
Follow up on Ghost towns. I have an old mining cabin which was
originally built in Atolia California during the tungsten diggings
there and then moved up to Red Mountain 5miles north off the 395 Hwy.It was moved
there in 1930. It is neat little cabin with 2 outhouses and presently now has
indoor plumbing. Great front porch to sit out on at nights.
Red Mountain was an area where silver was mined in the
around the late 1920's. It is near Randsburg. and one of the four towns there.
Atolia,Johanesburg,Randsburg and Red Mountain.
During the 1930's Red Mountain had liquor flowing and several mall
brothels. These were often connected by under ground tunnels.
People from L. A. would take the train up there.
Today there are 130 people living there. Red Mountain
is 3600 ft elevation. The mountain itself goes up to about 52oo ft in elevation.
Randsburg is still has an active gold mine. Some of the
people who live in Red Mountain work there. Others work in Trona.
Which has mineral dry lakes.
Just a little info on the area.
Red Mountain is 23 miles North of 4 corners on Hwy 395. 23 miles south of China
Lake. 63 miles North of Victorville.
Hope you enjoyed
Roland