#carson range

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For the Carson Range

[littlejoe59]

The Sierra Nevada is a mountain range in the Western United States, between the Central Valley of California and the Great Basin. The vast majority of the range lies in the state of California, although the Carson Range spur lies primarily in Nevada. The Sierra Nevada is part of the American Cordillera, an almost continuous chain of mountain ranges that forms the western "backbone" of the Americas.

[vintagecamping]

Backpacking in the Sierras 

California, 1975

[rabbitcruiser]

Salt Wells Marshes, NV

Salt Wells, Nevada is the site of a former brothel and a possible future route of Interstate 11. Salt Wells is located on the northern edge of the Salt Wells Marsh, 15 miles southeast of Fallon, Nevada on U.S. Route 50 near Sand Mountain.

Borax was discovered by William Throop at Salt Wells. In 1870, the American Borax Co. built a borax works there. In 1871, the plant was in operation, along with a smaller plant, producing 20 tons per month, though production ceased in a few years due to the low grade of the deposit. The borax deposit consisted of about 400 acres with a borax content of 10%, sometimes reaching 30%.

In the 1920s and 30s, Salt Wells had a bar and a gas station.

Salt Wells was the site of Salt Wells Villa, a brothel in operation from 1975 until 2004. In 2007, the brothel was destroyed in a fire.

In 2009, the Salt Wells Geothermal Plant was opened south of Salt Wells.

In March 2018, it was reported that the Nevada Department of Transportation was considering Salt Wells as a possible route from Tonopah, Nevada to Interstate 80 the new route would be part of Interstate 11.

Source: Wikipedia

[4cornersphoto]

Shadows and Carson Range, El Dorado County, CA by 4 Corners Photo Via Flickr: Storm clouds cast shadows on the Sierra Escarpment in the Carson Range in El Dorado County, California.

[cainhowlett]

For the Carson Range, NV. Commission

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Clouds and Shadows, Jobs Peak, Alpine County, CA by 4 Corners Photo Via Flickr: Gathering clouds shroud Jobs Peak and Jobs Sister in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Garnderville, Nevada.

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Lunch Runs at Heavenly

During March and April, I end up traveling all over the Sierra for work, visiting our AmeriCorps Members. Despite the long car rides, I really enjoy it! I get to see beautiful places and check out all the great work the AmeriCorps Members are doing. Last year I got to visit Lassen National Park and Yosemite National Park during my site visits!

This week, I did South Lake Tahoe > Sacramento >…

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