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Steptoe Valley, Schell Creek Range and Spring Valley
Near Ely, Nevada

Nevada's characteristic "basin and range" topography is especially grand here between Ely and the Utah state line. A few tokens of mining past and present are all that break the immensity of the sagebrush valleys and pinyon pine covered ranges.

The Ward charcoal ovens date from a brief silver mining boom in the 1870's. Adjacent Willow Creek Campground is one of my perennial favorites, with a great view across Steptoe Valley.


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Mid-slope on the west side of the Steptoe Valley

(May 29, 2004)

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The Ward Charcoal Ovens above the Steptoe Valley, opposite the Schell Creek Range

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The Ward Charcoal Ovens, built for the silver mine smelters in the 1870's

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Pinyon pine forest near Connors Pass in the Schell Creek Range

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At the west base of the Snake Range in Spring Valley

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Spring Valley, between the Snake and Schell Creek Ranges

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(July 17, 2009)

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