Red Canyon is on the eastern slope of the Pine Nut Mountains, south of Minden and Gardnerville. It is located in Douglas County, but primarily accessed through Smith Valley in Lyon County. Red Canyon has a perpetual spring and in the late 1800s and early 1900s supplied Smith Valley and Hind's Hot Springs with cool, clear water. In 1882 the Red Canyon Mining District was formed. The ... VIEW POST
Elbow Jake’s, Nevada: Stage Stop to Aurora and Bodie
After a rich silver and gold ore strike in 1860 on the border of Nevada and California, a road was needed to connect Aurora and Bodie to Carson City. Usually, stage lines ran on toll roads. These were developed by individuals or groups who had been awarded a construction franchise from state legislatures. In return for their investment and continued maintenance, travelers compensated the owners ... VIEW POST