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A lost ledge, originally
discovered by a range cowboy, is said to be located near Kelly Creek. He
marked it with his pick and shovel, but was killed before being able to
return to it.
More information can be found in
Guide
to Treasure in Nevada
Nevada
Lost Mines and Buried Treasures
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Henry Comstock supposedly found a
ledge of rich silver in the Black Rock country, which he used to salt some
worthless mines to sell them. He never returned to the Black Rock ledge to
work it.
More information can be found in
Guide
to Treasure in Nevada
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Large gold nuggets were shown to
emigrants heading to California by Mormon Settlers in Carson Valley. They
indicated the gold came from "hills to the north." The source of
these nuggets has never been found.
More information can be found in
Guide
to Treasure in Nevada
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A treasure of gold, mined in
California and buried by prospectors killed in an Indian attack, is said to
be buried on the slope of Disaster Peak near the massacre site.
More information can be found in
Guide
to Treasure in Nevada
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The Frenchman's Lost Cave of Gold
is said to be located near the "Old Emigrant Trail" about 40 miles
from the California border.
More information can be found in
Guide
to Treasure in Nevada
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An area of large, free placer
gold, known to Indians who traded nuggets for merchandise, is said to be
located near Granite Creek Mountain.
More information can be found in
Guide
to Treasure in Nevada
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The Granite Creek Mountain region
is said to be one of the possible locations of the Lost Blue Bucket Mine.
More information can be found in
Guide
to Treasure in Nevada
Owyhee Trails
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A rich gold mine, worked by a
Spanish Padre prior to the arrival of the White Man, is said to be located
near Buffalo Springs along Buffalo Creek.
More information can be found in
Guide
to Treasure in Nevada
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Bill Daniely's Lost Mine is
located somewhere near the north crest of the Santa Rosa Range. It was
discovered when drilling for water, covered for work later, then all the
discoverers died prior to opening the mine again.
