Unique Places
Arrastra
This rare Spanish Arrastra, found in a remote area of central Nevada, is believed to have been built in the early 1800s.
This arrastra is approx. 12 feet in diameter.
Cistern wall facing the arrastra. Metered water from the cistern flowed to the arrastra to make a slurry.
This page was last updated: August 20, 2006
Remains of the slurry can be seen in the background as white residue.
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