Digital-Desert : Mojave Desert |
Intro:: Nature:: Map:: Parks:: Points of Interest:: Ghosts & Gold:: Communities:: Roads & Trails:: People & History:: Weather:: :?:: glossary |
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History
Old WestGoldThe accidental discovery of gold in 1848 at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma started a ...Ghost TownsDesert ghost towns are ghost towns simply for one reason; money. If the money ...Gold, Silver & Other MinesIncluding gold mines, silver mines, various other minerals, and mills ...Buildings, Shacks & Etc.Old & Abandoned Buildings, Shacks and Cabins ...Ore Milling & ProcessingFinding the metal was only part of the process. After the discovery was made ...Mining HistoryDates used are first mention of year of discovery or date being worked. ...People in the DesertIt takes all kinds. All kinds.More about the IndiansRather than the desolation and emptiness that we would expect, the desert had many full and varied cultures for thousands of years before our aeeival.Military HistoryConflict between Native Americans and Euro-Americans was the catalyst for the establishment of a lasting ...Pioneer GraveyardsSome plugged, all planted and even a few we don't know about lying about. |
Things could get tough... |
Intro:: Nature:: Map:: Parks:: Points of Interest:: Ghosts & Gold:: Communities:: Roads & Trails:: People & History:: Weather:: :?:: glossary |
Country Life Realty Wrightwood, Ca. |
Mountain Hardware Wrightwood, Ca. |
Canyon Cartography |
DesertLink Links to Desert Museums |
Grizzly Cafe Family Dining |
Abraxas Engineering privacy |
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