The historic mining town of gold butte, established in 1908, is along the route. Jul 25, 2017 in gold butte in nevada, ancient rock art and rugged beauty. Working to protect gold butte for recreation and exploration for years to come. It includes the territory south of gold butte lying between the nevadaarizona boundary line on the east and the virgin river on the west. While touring the back country of gold butte you will uncover some of clark county nevadas greatest treasures. Orville perkins is well known for capturing much of early southern nevada life with his entertaining and skilled writings. Gold butte back country ohv byway nevada alltrails. The locations and other information in this database have not been verified for accuracy. Gold butte national monument covers nearly 300,000 acres of remote and rugged desert landscape in southeastern nevada, where dramatically chiseled red sandstone, twisting canyons, and treeclad mountains punctuate desolate stretches of the mojave desert. At this moment we are at a critical juncture in deciding how the public lands within gold butte will be managed from here on out. Gold butte national monument mesquite 2020 all you. The 62mile scenic trip offers opportunities to see desert wildlife, awesome red and white sandstone, sinkholes, petroglyphs, the muddy mountains and lake mead. The ore initially was very rich, spurring rapid growth of the town from 1904 to 1908.
George jeepers trail reportfebruary 21, 2017 gold butte and radio crystal mine, nevada despite several previous days of intense rain throughout the region, the decision was made to do the scheduled gold butte trail ride. Feature gold butte is 300,000 acres of rugged wilderness in southern nevada with a history as rich and colorful as its sandstone mountains. Little finland mesquite 2020 all you need to know before. Apr 28, 2017 but thensenate minority leader harry reid, d nevada. The gold butte backcountry byway offers a glimpse into southern nevadas most beautiful and culturally rich desert landscapes. The trail is primarily used for off road driving and is accessible yearround. When exploring gold butte you can have your cake and eat it too with a visit to the historic gold butte townsite. This mix of cultures illustrates historical contingency, inplace development, and external. In gold butte in nevada, ancient rock art and rugged beauty. Very interesting and scenic trip to a loop off road trails just south of gold butte nevada to find the radio crystal mine and other mines of interest in this area. Gold butte, the mountain, is 5,0 feet 1,528 m high and rises 1,280 feet 390 m above the town of gold butte. Gold butte national monument friends of nevada wilderness. Mar 04, 2009 explore gold butte, one of nevada s most spectacular wild places, and learn why it needs protection now. Gold butte national monument mesquite 2020 all you need.
Census information for gold butte clark county, state of nevada. The 62mile scenic trip offers opportunities to see desert wildlife, red and white sandstone, sinkholes, petroglyphs, the muddy mountains and lake mead. All mine locations were obtained from the usgs mineral resources data system. Most of the gold came from placers, which produced about 3,123,115 ounces from 1880 to 1959. Bodies gold tall tales and true history from a california mining town. Get your 4x4 packed up for an adventure and explore whitney pocket, little finland, devils throat, gold butte townsite and the rest of the gold butte backcountry byway. We arent confident of the location of gold butte, so consider the above location as an estimate. Gold butte national monument is a united states national monument located in clark county, nevada, northeast of las vegas and south of mesquite and bunkerville. Gold butte is located between the grand canyon parashant national. Discover gold butte national monument of nevada travel nevada. Discover gold butte national monument in clark county, nevada. Jan 15, 2017 feature gold butte is 300,000 acres of rugged wilderness in southern nevada with a history as rich and colorful as its sandstone mountains. Bud enhanced a lot of the details and history behind.
Visiting gold butte national monument should be top of the list to anyone exploring the regions concentration of national parks. History of butte county, california harry laurenz wells. Butte, nevada, sutter and yuba counties history links. Located in southeastern nevada, the gold butte national monument. Oct 27, 2010 orville perkins is well known for capturing much of early southern nevada life with his entertaining and skilled writings. Produced by fred kier 990 productions and the nevada wilderness project. Created on december 28th, 2016, gold butte national monument contains nearly 300,000 acres of unspoilt mojave desert landscapes on the north side of lake mead, creating a continuous corridor of protected land that extends eastwards from the nra across to grand canyonparashant national monument in arizona, and onwards to grand canyon national park.
This method is among the simplest and is quite popular with geology enthusiasts because it is fairly inexpensive and easy to do. Nevada is a state of spectacular geography, unique natural features and poignant history. Gold butte national monument mesquite 2020 all you need to. Discover gold butte national monument, located south of valley of fire.
The butte county historical society actively brings local history to the community through research, preservation and publication. It is named for the historic mining town and tent city of 1,000 miners in the early 1900s. Gold butte, nevada is part of the gold butte mining district, which includes the territory south of gold butte lying between the nevada arizona state line to the east and the virgin river now lake mead to the west. A virgin river hinterland, clark county, nevada university of utah anthropological paper mcguire, kelly, hildebrandt, william, gilreath, amy, king, jerome, berg, john on. Though virginia city got all the glory, silver city and gold hill played an important part in the history of the area. In gold butte in nevada, ancient rock art and rugged beauty the. Goldfield became nevadas largest city with over 20,000 people. Nevada gold rush history and mining locations gold maps. Nevada has produced some nice gold from a series of placers in the northern part of the state. Sagebrush state nevadas history, government, and politics. The brightly hued sandstone provides a stunning canvas for the areas famously beautiful rock art, and the desert provides. The states manufactures include gaming machines and products, aerospace equipment, lawn and garden irrigation devices, and seismic monitoring equipment. Look at gold butte, clark county, nevada, united states from different perspectives.
We host monthly guest speakers in mesquite on all outdoor topics like archeology, geology, desert animals, desert plants, history, and others. The first gold nugget in what would become known as gold canyon was actually discovered at devils gate, just north of. As it turned out, the trails were perfect, no dust and no mud. Prospectors armed with metal detectors have been very successful some of these areas. Prospectors often use metal detectors and drywashers to recover gold in the arid desert.
Feature gold butte is 300,000 acres of rugged wilderness in southern nevada with a history as rich and colorful as its sandstone. Gold butte is home to a rich abundance of natural history and cultural landmarks. This place is situated in clark county, nevada, united states, its geographical coordinates are 36 16 49 north, 114 11 59 west and its original name with diacritics is gold butte historical. Butte county has held a high position among the gold producing counties of california. Perhaps the best known are that are located in pershing and humboldt counties between lovelock and winnemucca. Although copper mining is now much less dominant than before, nevada is the nations leading producer of gold, silver, and mercury. Butte county, california mines western mining history. We are a nonprofit 501 c3 that strives to promote the responsible enjoyment of the gold butte national monument through education, stewardship, advocacy, and preservation of natural and cultural resources. List of books and articles about nevada history online. Daniel bonelli discovered mica in this area in 1873. Bud published this pdf file of their trip, and as is customary, bud enhanced a lot of the details and history behind the different areas involved, plus added more photos and. In gold butte in nevada, ancient rock art and rugged. Desert drive lovely drive in the desert and great scenery on the way to the monument.
While the community is gone, the present day location for gold butte is 3,730 feet 1,7 m above sea level. This large desert area has miles of long, wide and easy dirt trails, sand washes, scenic canyons and scenic views of the surrounding area. These two aspects of the area make for a beautiful. I have had the opportunity to sit in many meetings and discussions to see what the fate of gold butte will be. Mica was first discovered here in 1873, and then gold in 1905. The gold butte backcountry byway is built from historic mining roads and cattle trails that wind its way through the hills and washes of the gold butte country. The detailed road map represents one of many map types and styles available. Map of gold butte national monument nevada gold butte national monument map. Gold butte national monument clark county, nevada atlas. Gold butte is located about 33 miles southeast of glendale. The butte county historical society actively brings local history to the community through research.
Roads this region of nevada has always been lightly visited, a situation not much changed by the establishment of the national monument. Dec 26, 20 the prehistory of gold butte uses a theoretical perspective rooted in human behavior ecology and other foraging models to present the results of one of the largest and most comprehensive archaeological investigations ever undertaken in southern nevada, involving the systematic survey of more than 31,000 acres, the documentation of more than 377. While gold butte didnt participate in the 2010 census, we have census information for the neighboring area. A gold rush in 1908 brought in more people, and the townsite now had a hotel, livery stable, post office, mercantile, and several residences. We want everyone to be able to enjoy nevadas piece of the grand canyon puzzle. A virgin river hinterland, clark county, nevada university of utah anthropological paper. The town of gold butte was established when gold was discovered in the area in 1906. Page 64 creator in the way most congenial to each ones sense of duty, will be secured, which, unfortunately, the central government of mexico cannot afford them, destroyed as her resources are by internal factions and corrupt officers, who create constant revolutions to promote their own interests and oppress the people.
Dec 14, 2016 very interesting and scenic trip to a loop off road trails just south of gold butte nevada to find the radio crystal mine and other mines of interest in this area. The primary extractions from gold butte are copper, gold, lead and zinc. Nevada gold rush history and mining locations gold maps online. Jul 30, 2014 the prehistory of gold butte uses a theoretical perspective rooted in human behaviour ecology and other foraging models to present the results of one of the largest and most comprehensive archaeological investigations ever undertaken in southern nevada, involving the systematic survey of more than 31,000 acres, the documentation of more than 377 sites, and the excavation of nine prehistoric sites. Panning for gold or silver is a type of traditional, placer mining where gold or silver ore is extracted from a placer deposit using a pan. Gold butte is located between the grand canyon parashant national monument, arizona, and lake mead national recreation area, just south of the city of mesquite. Butte county california gold production western mining history. The back country byway travels across 62 miles of nevada desert. The brightly hued sandstone provides a stunning canvas for the areas famously beautiful. Due to the lack of wood and other construction materials in the area, however, it was less of a permanent settlement and more of a tent city. Jan 09, 2015 by all accounts, the specific geographical boundaries of the gold butte mining district are quite vague. Gold butteat the crossroads of the mojave desert, the great basin, and the colorado plateau in southern nevadahas a 12,000year record of human.
Some accounts indicate that the gold butte mining district includes the territory south of gold butte lying between the nevada arizona state line to the east and the virgin river now lake mead to the west. Gold butteat the crossroads of the mojave desert, the great basin, and the colorado plateau. Nevadas leading institution of higher education is the univ. The gold butte district is in southeastern clark county in the southern end of the virgin range. In the desert takes an interesting and historic trip to mines in the gold butte area. It is located 109 miles from las vegas with excellent roads for the first 73 miles, then 30 miles of poorly paved roadway that is easily passable for any auto. Little finland is located within the gold butte national monument located between lake mead and mesquite, nevada.
Petroleum, diatomite, and other minerals are also extracted. Ute mountaineer maintains the official online guidebook, including history on the project, names of everyone involved in opening the butte, and. As we enter another chapter in the gold butte history book we face many challenges. Reid and titus urged obama to declare 704,000 acres in lincoln and nye counties as the basin and range national monument in 2015. Goldfield history goldfield was the site of a rare post 1900 major gold discovery in nevada. Gold butte is the name of a ghost town and nearby mountain peak in clark county, nevada.
Nevada s leading institution of higher education is the univ. Gold butte national monument was inhabited by the real native nevadans thousands of years ago, who left their mark on this stunning landscape in a variety of ways. The greatest modern day gold mining in the united states nowadays occurs in nevada. History early exploration in the 1770s several spanish explorers came near the area of presentday nevada but it was not until half a century later that fur traders venturing into the rocky mts. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. The prehistory of gold butte uses a theoretical perspective rooted in human behavior ecology and other foraging models to present the results of one of the largest and most comprehensive archaeological investigations ever undertaken in southern nevada, involving the systematic survey of more than 31,000 acres, the documentation of more than 377 sites, and the excavation of nine prehistoric sites. Jul 26, 20 the gold butte district is in southeastern clark county in the southern end of the virgin range.
Climbing in gold butte, gold butte mountain project. Gold butte, nevada is part of the gold butte mining district, which includes the territory south of gold butte lying between the nevadaarizona state line to the east and the virgin river now lake mead to the west. Both are protected as part of the gold butte national monument, managed by the bureau of land management. Gold butte national monument covers nearly 300000 acres of remote and rugged desert landscape in southeastern nevada, where dramatically chiseled red. It includes the territory south of gold butte lying between the nevada arizona boundary line on the east and the virgin river on the west. It is defined by its public lands national parks and conservation areas, wilderness and wildlife refuges, forests, rangelands, and watersheds all of which provide diverse benefits to. It is the home of ancient native petroglyphs and other artifacts, and has been under the. The monument protects nearly 300,000 acres of desert landscapes featuring a wide array of natural and cultural resources, including rock art, sandstone towers, and important wildlife habitat for species including the mojave desert.
As nevada state road 341 winds its way northward to the queen of the comstock lode virginia city, it passes through two more mining camps. The weather was pleasant, partial sun and a light breeze. Gold butte, the bundy family, and desecration of sacred artifacts. Large scale gold mining started with the california gold rush in 1848 but it only lasted for only about 7 years. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
In fact, nevada is the leading state in terms of gold production and certainly one of the largest sources of gold in the world. Is there anything better than a mindblowing nature experience paired with some solid nevada history. This is a good choice for beginners or for those who are seeking a leisurely type ride. Silver city and gold hill mining the comstock lode in nevada. Gold butte national monument bureau of land management. Gold butte is a 350,000acre swath of land on the northeast side of lake mead, just south of mesquite. The geology of the gold butte mining district has been described by hill hill, james m. Map of gold butte national monument nevada gold butte national monument map the one main approach route into gold butte national monument is the paved gold butte road, a backcountry byway, which starts from riverside along hwy 170, 3 miles from exit 112 of interstate 15. The helpful librarian guided me to a shelf of books on nevada history, but none of them mentioned gold butte in their indexes. A trip to the gold butte area and mines nearby in the desert.
Mining for gold in nevada can be challenging, but also rewarding as there is still plenty of gold and silver left to be found. Discover gold butte national monument of nevada travel. Nearly 300,000 acres of wildlife, natural splendor, and a hidden ghost town have been designated a national monument. The town of gold butte stands as an old mining town established in the early 1900s where precious metals such as. The one main approach route into gold butte national monument is the paved gold butte road, a backcountry byway, which starts from riverside along hwy 170, 3 miles from exit 112 of interstate 15.
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