Tag: mining towns
Eagle Mountain, CA: From Boom to Bust to Boom to Bust
The United States has many ghost towns scattered throughout the West. Most have the same story: A deposit of some precious metal is discovered,...
La Rinconada, Peru: Highest City in the World
Exactly how high is the highest city in the world? How about over 3 miles? La Rinconada Peru is a rare case: an old...
