Mojave River Valley Museum
Old West
Gold
The accidental discovery of gold in 1848 at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma started a ...Ghost Towns
Desert ghost towns are ghost towns simply for one reason; money. If the money ...Gold, Silver & Other Mines
Including gold mines, silver mines, various other minerals, and mills ...Buildings, Shacks & Etc.
Old & Abandoned Buildings, Shacks and Cabins ...Ore Milling & Processing
Finding the metal was only part of the process. After the discovery was made ...Mining History
Dates used are first mention of year of discovery or date being worked. ...People in the Desert
It takes all kinds. All kinds.More about the Indians
Rather 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 History
Conflict between Native Americans and Euro-Americans was the catalyst for the establishment of a lasting ...Pioneer Graveyards
Some plugged, all planted and even a few we don't know about lying about.
Things could get tough...
