Mojave Desert HIstory: Randsburg...

Another old structure that is now an antique shop.

Mojave Desert History: More from Randsburg...

The old saloon dates back to Randsburg's wild days, during the late nineteenth century, when a rough element regularly made its presence known.

Today, the saloon caters to riders of a different sort:  those on motorcycles, ATV's, and the driver's of four wheel drive vehicles, who come into town after exploring the nearby hills.

Mojave Desert History: The hills around Randsburg...

...still bear the marks of mining activity, some of it ongoing to this day.

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Mojave Desert mining towns: Randsburg...

...Many of the old buildings still exist.  Many have been converted into shops, which are open infrequently.  Such is the case with the shop in the photograph on the right.

Mojave Desert Ruins: More from Randsburg, CA...

These three buildings were brothels, according to local lore.  Boarded up and privately owned, one wonders what stories those old wooden walls could tell, if they could speak.

Mojave Desert Ruins: Randsburg, CA...

...is still occupied by a few hardy souls who live here and cater to the tourist/off-road folks.  But, reminders of the towns mining history are everywhere.

The structure in the photograph on the right is located right off Butte St., on the outskirts of town.

Mojave Desert Ruins: Remains of an old...

...structure in the heart of the El Paso Mountains.
Not visible in the photograph, is the nearby mine tunnel.