NEVADA MAGAZINE & VISITOR GUIDE
Nevada’s distinct history is borne by the nearly 600 towns that rose and fell before the 1900s even had a chance to stretch its legs. The gold and silver fever that struck the nation resulted in a clamor that touched nearly every corner of the state. While most towns bore fruit only for short periods, they literally left their mark on the state’s landscape. Many ghost towns have no more residents, but they are still full of stories, if you listen carefully.
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ELDORADO CANYON Less than an hour away from Las Vegas, the Techatticup Mine in Eldorado Canyon is a photographer’s paradise with thousands of movie and photoshoots to its name—as well as leftover props and set features to photograph. In its heyday, this mine pumped out millions TECHATTICUP of dollars in gold, silver, and copper, making it the richest and most famous in southern Nevada. Today, poke around with your camera or go underground with Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours.
C2 Photography (Aerial shot of Techatticup)
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