

A dramatic circular mine collapse and tailings area near Tonopah offering stark desert textures, rusted mining relics, layered earth tones and big skies—excellent for landscape and abandoned-industry shots. Visit at golden hour or after sunset for silhouette and color; clear nights for Milky Way. Site is remote, unmarked; expect rough dirt roads and limited parking at roadside pullouts. Do not climb unstable edges; respect private/mining boundaries and seasonal closures.


A dramatic circular mine collapse and tailings area near Tonopah offering stark desert textures, rusted mining relics, layered earth tones and big skies—excellent for landscape and abandoned-industry shots. Visit at golden hour or after sunset for silhouette and color; clear nights for Milky Way. Site is remote, unmarked; expect rough dirt roads and limited parking at roadside pullouts. Do not climb unstable edges; respect private/mining boundaries and seasonal closures.