Nevada Lincoln County

Abandoned mining area at Atlanta, NV. In addition to the mine operations, there were a couple of houses and older trailers in the area, some of which were occupied. There was also a site which appeared to have the hookups for several more trailiers. (Best viewed as part of Lincoln county set)

Bristol Wells was the site of ovens that were used to convert local wood into charcoal for use by the mining industry. The area is on a graded dirt road 6 miles off of US 93 and about 15 miles north of Pioche. There are the remains of two buildings, a windmill, and three ovens.

Bristol Wells was the site of ovens that were used to convert local wood into charcoal for use by the mining industry. The area is on a graded dirt road 6 miles off of US 93 and about 15 miles north of Pioche. There are the remains of two buildings, a windmill, and three ovens. The area south of Bristol Wells (the distant mountains in this picture) seem to have been largely uninhabited.

Bristol Wells was the site of ovens that were used to convert local wood into charcoal for use by the mining industry. The area is on a graded dirt road 6 miles off of US 93 and about 15 miles north of Pioche. There are the remains of two buildings, a windmill, and three ovens.

Dominating the town of Caliente, NV is this very graceful Union Pacific building, which was at one time both a passenger station for the town and a place for train crews to sleep over. Since there is no more passenger service, it appears to now be mostly vacant but to have a small number of administrative offices.

A later picture of the former Union Pacific station, Caliente

On a siding in Caliente, on one trip through, were three abandoned crew cars. These cars were apparently where railroad crews slept while maintaining the tracks in remote areas. This is a "5 man bunk car", apparently for mechanics -- note, however, what appears to be lace curtains over one of the windows. Per articles I've seen in the LA Times, train crews now sleep in motels. Last time I was in Caliente, these weren't there.

I've always found this building fascinating. It's basically tucked into the base of a hill, just around a curve, just north of Caliente. It looks like it may have been some sort of motel at some point many years ago. At various times over the years that I have been through the area, it appears to have been a private home at some times and abandoned at others.

Caliente, which is on the highway just beyond the rocks in this picture, is between the north end of Rainbow Canyon and the southern end of a very long valley (I believe this is called Meadow Valley, but I'm not sure). As the valley narrows just north of Caliente, it becomes a very scenic mix of marshlands and desert. I've not found a good high point for capturing the beauty of this area, but hopefully this picture is at least a start. (Best viewed as part of Lincoln county set)

US93 headed south towards Caliente. This section of highway provides a soothing contrast between the harsh high desert landscape and the green, reedy, lushness of this section of the wash.

Abandoned mills in the former Caselton, NV mining area.

Abandoned mines in the Caselton area. Caselton is just west of Pioche.

Abandoned mines in the Caselton area. Abandoned tailings piles are visible from the far distance (past the buildings) to relatively close on the right side of the picture.

Some of the mines in Caselton built housing for their workers. Though the mines have long been closed, many of the houses are still occupied. So as to not disturbe the occupants, this picture is taken from quite some distance.

Some of the mines in Caselton built housing for their workers. Though the mines have long been closed, many of the houses are still occupied. Somehow the area sent a strong sense of "do not disturb", so this picture is taken from quite some distance.