Hamilton
Treasure Hill
State: Nevada
County: White Pine County
Founded: 1868
Abandoned: 1880s
Peak Population: 10,000
Hamilton exploded to 10,000 people after the Treasure Hill silver strike. At 8,000 feet, winters were brutal. Fires and declining ore killed the town. Stone ruins and the cemetery remain in the mountains.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer-Fall
Difficulty: Difficult (4WD)
Time Needed: Half day
Quick Facts
- 10,000 at peak
- 8,000 feet
- Treasure Hill silver
Location
Address: Hamilton, NV
Coordinates: 39.25, -115.5