Thompson Smelter
These massive concrete foundations and smelter chimney bricks still smell like smoke after a century.

📜 Historic copper smelter ruins in Nevada.
🔍 Site of massive concrete foundations and a former gigantic chimney.

Why Go

🏭 Explore remnants of a century-old copper mine.
👃 Experience the lingering aroma of smoke.
🌈 Discover colorful slag artifacts.
🚶 Witness towering concrete footings and deep pits.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Hill to chimney site is steep.
🚧 Numerous deep pits and sunken areas.

Tips

🗺️ Located 20 miles south of Silver Springs, west of Alternate U.S. 95.

Last updated 28 days ago

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