White Pine County, Nevada Mysteries - Photos
Periodically, we will have some fun mystery photos around the county here for you to tell us where the subject is, who it is or what you think you see in the picture. In the beginning we will focus on things of interest that are easily seen from the main roads so visitors to the area will be able to watch for them. Click on the thumbnail photos to enlarge them for a better view.
Many photos will bring back memories to those who have had to leave the area for one reason or another and wish they were back "home." Those of you who would like to share those memories with us are encouraged to do so here.
A special area on the White Pine Discussion Forum has been set up under the topic of Mystery Photos so you can leave your comments. The answer will be revealed after we have gotten some responses.
A.) You can see this arch at the top of the hill on the right side of the road as you start up the canyon headed towards Ruth on Highway 50. It looks like someone shot a canon ball through solid rock. While not large looking from the road, it is interesting to see. Q.) This should be an easy one for locals who live or were raised here. Anyone have any neat stories about this White Pine County landmark? |
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Mystery Photo # 11 |
A.) This is a good view of one of the very old buildings located on the outskirts of Cherry Creek, NV as you enter the little village from Highway 93. Q.) This photo shows that there is little to protect this place from the snow and wind. It must have been a cold trip to the out-house located on the far left center. Where can these old buildings still be seen? |
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Mystery Photo # 10 |
A.) This is the condition of the present Cherry Creek Station's old water tank on the Nevada Northern Railway. It sits next to the tracks and is easily visited when you check out the semi-ghost town of Cherry Creek, Nevada . The site of the depot and water tank are about 4 miles east of Cherry Creek. Q.) This is an interesting view of an old abandoned Rail road water tank. Note the door opening into a room at the bottom. Where can it be seen? |
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Mystery Photo # 9 |
A.) This Indian face can be seen on the left side in the old Egan Canyon road just below the semi-ghost town of Cherry Creek traveling west before coming out of the canyon where it opens into Butte Valley. You will pass almost under it and must look back to see it or see it loom up in front of you if you return to Cherry Creek. A proposed Railroad bed partially worked is on the hillside on the right and nearby will be a old mine dump and loading platform right next to the road. The Egan Cemetery is located at the west end of the canyon on the right fork and straight ahead about a half a mile. You will see the cemetery on your right. Q.) A local story relates how a woman in the 1920's decided to improve on the profile of the Indian. It is said that she took some dynamite and started blasting away. Unfortunately she caused far more damage than making improvements as can be seen by these before and after photos. Whether this story is true or not, it is obvious that much damage has been done to the profile. Do you know where this rock face can be easily seen today? The black and white photo of the intact Indian head is courtesy of Jerry Bowen. |
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Mystery Photo # 8 |
A.) Martin Sorenson sees the word "OIL" in the rocks near the top of the center of the photo. But, for those of you are bi-lingual, how about the word "OLE" being up there too. It will be hard to not spot the words when you next are driving up to Cave Lake on the mountain in front of you. Q.) This is a good study of learning how to "read" a mountain. See anything really unusual in these two pictures? One of the photos is courtesy of Martin Sorenson. Thank you Martin. |
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Mystery Photo # 7 |
Q.) This night time photo and day time photo were taken from the top of the tower on Squaw Peak. Courtesy of Debra Asay. Thank you Debra. |
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Mystery Photo # 6 |
Q.) Cave Lake is a little over twenty miles from Ely, off to the right side of the Success Loop road. This popular spot is arguably in one of the most beautiful areas of White Pine County. Anyone passing through should take some time to stop by and see it. |
Mystery Photo # 5
This rock outcropping can be seen on the curve headed towards Ely on Hwy 50. Right across the road from the RR tunnel on the hillside sits this critter. Some have referred to it as the "Demon God of Deadman's Curve." Others see a sad faced cocker spaniel dog or the outlines of a wild mustang draped over the top of the dogs face.
Mystery Photo # 4
A movement is beginning to save this historic old Community Church building in Ruth, Nevada. Any information is most welcome. Old pictures of the building when in use would be helpful to restore it to its original condition and to apply for grants.
Mystery Photo # 3
Yes, this is the old "Honeymoon Cabin" that is pointed out to the passengers on the steam engine pulled "Ghost Train" as it heads up Robinson Canyon alongside Highway 50. Newly married couples without funds to rent, would stay in this building until they could get some money together to move into a more modern abode.
Mystery Photo # 2
Q.) Where in White Pine County is this popular rock formation located? And what do you see? A.) Yes I could not fool the locals could I? Everyone who guessed was absolutely correct! This is the famous Murry Rock aka "Turkey Rock" because some think it looks like a turkey. But I saw a camel when I first saw it. It is located in Murry Canyon on Highway 6 about 2 miles from the intersection of Highway 50, just outside of Ely, NV.
Mystery Photo # 1 & Answer
Photo taken from Hwy. 50
Q.) Where in White Pine County is this easily seen rock formation located? And what can you see? Look closely. Some imaginative people saw a turtle climbing a rock with a salamander on its back and other mystical creatures.
A.) Mystery Photo # 1 is located on Highway 50 as you are headed east between the Ruth, Nevada turnoff and Ely, Nevada on the left hand side of the road. The formation is 2 miles from the Ruth turnoff headed toward Ely. Look for this unusual rock formation halfway up the small hill next to the road on the curve just before the site of Lane City. It can not be seen if you are heading west.
Historical tidbit - Lane (originally Mineral 1869-1876) City is the site of the oldest settlement in the Ely - Robinson Canyon area of White Pine County. Only ruins remain of buildings and early mines.
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Last Updated on 06/08/2007
