Basic History
"The development of the rich precious-metal mines developed in northern Piute County in the late 1880's, encouraged the expansion of the Rio Grande Western Railway lines. In 1890, the narrow gauge Rio Grande Western mainline . . . — — Map (db m260614) HM
Finding Passage
Traders could make a lot of money transporting woven goods from Sante Fe to Los Angeles and returning with mules and horses to sell. Caravans had to choose whether to travel through Long Valley, situated just east of where . . . — — Map (db m260611) HM
The trail network collectively known as the Old Spanish Trail originates from a combination of indigenous footpaths and early trade and exploration routes. Traveling through this rugged environment was risky but worth the rich rewards one could . . . — — Map (db m260612) HM
Many years ago, according to legend, a group of
Paiute Indians passed through Clear Creek Canyon
on the way to their winter camping area. While they were
in the canyon, a recently born baby of a young woman died
and was buried near here. . . . — — Map (db m282555) HM
Joseph Lott and his family built a cabin on this site in the 1880s and were among the first pioneers to settle in Clear Creek Canyon. Their 160 acre homestead extended through the canyon bottom and included orchards and pastures. Joe, his wife . . . — — Map (db m74799) HM
