Gold Hill

Looking east over Gold Hill during its heyday. At the lower right is the Crown Point Trestle of the V&T Railroad, with houses clinging to the side of Crown Point Ravine. Above that is downtown Gold Hill, and on top of the hill beyond is Fort Homestead.

Date Uploaded: July 2, 2024

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Source Caption: This remarkable 1870s photograph, captured by the renowned historic photographer Carleton Watkins, offers a view from the Ophir Grade high above Gold Hill, Nevada. In the lower right, you can see the Crown Point Trestle spanning Bowers Canyon.

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