Tag: Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad

  • Discovering Tecopa’s Mining Heritage

    Discovering Tecopa’s Mining Heritage

    Nestled in the arid landscape of Southern California’s Mojave Desert, Tecopa holds a rich history deeply rooted in mining. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this small desert town emerged as a vital hub for extracting silver, lead, and zinc. The discovery of abundant ore deposits in the surrounding mountains sparked a mining…

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