Historical Markers in Keeler, California

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Historical Markers in Keeler, California

1 ► California, Inyo County, Keeler — Cerro Gordo —

Cerro Gordo discovered by Mexicans in 1865 was at $17,000,000 Inyo's wealthiest mineral producer. Silver, lead, zinc, water and supplies all went by mule train, tram. The "Bessie Brady" boat across Owens Lake and Remi Nadeau mule teams to build the . . . — — Map (db m72747) HM

2 ► California, Inyo County, Keeler — Dolomite Mine —

In 1862 this high quality deposit of dolomitic limestone was discovered. Its remorte location delayed development until 1883, when the Carson & Colorado Railroad was constructed. In 1885, Drew Haven Dunn filed a mining claim and the Inyo Marble . . . — — Map (db m72577) HM

3 ► California, Inyo County, Keeler — Highway History — Inyo County — Point of Interest —

On Names and Routes The numbering of the current State and Federal highways reflects the piecemeal manner in which these highway systems were conceived, constructed and signed. Most highways replicate or replace older local routes, . . . — — Map (db m195706) HM

4 ► California, Inyo County, Keeler — Keeler — End of the Line —

From Mound House, Nevada, narrow gauge rails of the Carson & Colorado Railroad reached this site in 1883. Cerro Gordo and other mines faltered, the rail line fell on hard times, so plans to extend the line to Mojave were abandoned, leaving Keeler as . . . — — Map (db m72574) HM

5 ► California, Inyo County, Keeler — Keeler Then to Now —

In 1865 Pablo Flores found the richest vein of silver California has ever had ($17 million) overlooking Owens Lake at the crest of the Inyo Mountains. By 1868 Cerro Gordo Landing was growing to supply the mines. Water went up the "Yellow . . . — — Map (db m221858) HM

6 ► California, Inyo County, Keeler — Owens Lake Dust Mitigation Program —

Owens Lake was once over 300 feet deep and part of a large ancient freshwater lake. As the climate changed over centuries, the lake began to dry up leaving behind concentrated minerals and salts. By 1905, diversion of water by farmers in the Owens . . . — — Map (db m72575) HM

7 ► California, Inyo County, Keeler — 752 — Owens Lake Silver-Lead Furnace —

The Owens Lake Silver-Lead Furnace and Mill was built here by Col. Sherman Stevens in 1869 and used until March 1874. James Brady assumed its operation in 1870 for the Silver-Lead Company and built the town of Swansea. During the next few years the . . . — — Map (db m72576) HM

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