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Tonopah was born a boomtown in 1900. Nearly a century later continues to provide precious
resources to the world. Located at an elevation of 6,020 feet with a hilly terrain. Legend has it that on
May 19, 1900, Jim Butler, a rancher and prospector, got caught in a windstorm and his disobedient
mule wandered off. Butler picked up a rock to threw at the mule. With closer inspection of the rock,
Butler noticed that it contained silver. This event changed the face of Nevada. Butler's discovery
eventually produced more that $150 million in ore. Tonopah remains a romantic reminder of the
Silver State's roots, with dozens of historic structures and fascinating ruins. Tonopah is a
photographer's delight, a great find for those who enjoy history. Visitors can stroll the streets that
once were the turf of a young rowdy named Jack Dempsey and the famous Wyatt Earp.

Tonopah is blessed with near ideal air quality characterized by clear skies and gentle winds, sitting on
top of approximately 100 miles of tunneling that long ago produced $200 million in precious metals.