was the first major U.S. deposit ofsilver ore, discovered under what is now Virginia City, Nevada on the eastern slope of Mt. Davidson, a peak in the Virginia range. After the discovery was made public in 1859, prospectors rushed to the area and scrambled to stake their claims
The Comstock Lode was a huge discovery made in 1859. It is estimated that $50 million dollars in silver was taken out of the Comstock Lode.
gold and silver deposits in Nevada
The Comstock Lode
comstock lode
Comstock Lode
The Comstock Lode was a huge discovery made in 1859. It is estimated that $50 million dollars in silver was taken out of the Comstock Lode.
It was an important silver ore mining area.You can read about Comstock Lode's history at the link below:
In Virginia City, Nevada.
The Comstock Lode gave many miners jobs and produced more than $500 million worth of gold and silver.
gold and silver deposits in Nevada
gold and silver deposits in Nevada
50 ilbs
comstock lode
The Comstock Lode
Comstock Lode
hundreds of millions of dollars
The Comstock Lode was a rich vein of gold and silver.