Bristol Wells Town Site
Bristol Wells Town Site, Mining ghost town in Lincoln County, Nevada.
Located on the west side of Bristol Mountain, the town site contains stone structures and two standing charcoal kilns from its mining era.
The settlement started in 1870 with mining claims, transformed into National City, and later became Bristol City during the silver-lead ore extraction period.
The remains of industrial structures, stone ovens, and a cemetery present the evolution of mining techniques and daily life in nineteenth-century Nevada.
The site stands 21 miles northwest of Pioche and requires a vehicle suitable for dirt roads, particularly during winter conditions.
An aerial tramway system from 1908 connected Bristol Wells to Jackrabbit for transporting ore to the Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad.
Location: Nevada
GPS coordinates: 38.10610,-114.69500
Latest update: March 20, 2025 06:47
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