Randsburg | Garlock | California

Randsburg is a cute little town, known as a living ghost town, an ex-mining town.

 

They have nicely preserved the old buildings.

 

Unfortunately, the museum was closed, they have very limited hours.

 

 

A surf shop many miles from any surf - but it makes for an interesting sign.

 

 

 

Outside of town, there are the remains of the mine.  It was gated off, but there was no fence attached to the gate so I had to go in and take some photos.  There was no warning sign, no trespassing sign, nothing - that's my excuse.

 

 

Nearby was the old "town site" of Garlock, which apparently someone owns because there were a few people there, but it's mostly fenced off. 

 

Nelson, Nevada

The photo above is not in Nelson, but is down at the end of the road from the mining town.  It's part of the extensive Lake Mead Recreation Area.

The mining town has many buildings that are in quite decent condition, some of which are still inhabited.

This is the entrance to one of the mine shafts, but it's a teaser because you can't go far!

There are many artifacts of the mining business as well as tools and equipment scattered around.

 

There were dozens of vehicles in various stages of deterioration in the area. A few had been modified by someone with a good imagination.

I am amazed at this next car - a three piece back window - totally intact.  I'm sure someone restoring one of these vehicles would love to have this!