Crystal Springs

"Crystal Springs marks my last Lincoln landmark and with it, a bit of solemnity knowing that I must return to the real world. Until then, the famed ET Highway awaits. Bring it on. I'm going to try to get to Tonopah today (if I don't get distracted in the process). Better late than never to start my adventure." -- April 2009

[205]       

Along SR 375 at Crystal Springs, 7 miles south of Hiko

Lincoln
  37.532621, -115.233560

Original Date Visited: 4/13/09
Signed: No

Notes: The junction of SR 318 and 375 is a massive wye designed for uninterrupted traffic flow to and from US 93 and the Extraterrestrial Highway. Though not incredibly tricky to find, the SHPO placed Marker 205 along SR 375, rather than the tail end of the wye (which would've been more logical for commuters to spot). Just know that if you're coming from US 93 and Alamo, you need to veer all the way to left toward "Tonopah" to stay on SR 375. Kind of an interesting placement and a little easy to miss!

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Exact Description:
The discovery of silver in Pahranagat Valley in 1865 resulted in the creation of Lincoln County with Crystal Springs designated as the provisional county seat in 1866. With the intention of organizing the new county, Governor Henry G. Blasdel left Carson City in April, 1866, accompanied by over twenty people and after a perilous journey through Death Valley, California, reached the new district of Pahranagat. This expedition was also expected to find a more practicable route between the valley and the towns of western Nevada. When the Governor arrived at Crystal Springs, he found that the region lacked the number of voters necessary to meet the requirements for county organization, which resulted in the eventual formation of the county at Hiko one year later. This locale, used as a watering place and campsite, was the principal stopover on the Mormon Trail alternate route.


Marker 205 is a common meeting place before travelers embark west on the Extraterrestrial Highway.

Interstate 93 Roadtrip
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Related Links & Markers:

 - 38 - Pahranagat Valley   - 44 - Carson City   - 206 - Hiko   Nevada Towns: Crystal Springs   Crystal Springs (Nevada Expeditions)   Alien Research Center (Lincoln County) 

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