Quote Originally Posted by the image reaper
ya know, I didn't go back there to investigate that hillside, but I suspect it's part of the 'Ruth Copper Pit', the biggest copper mine in the country ... like most mining in NV, these little towns are either boom-or-bust, depending on the current metals prices ... down the road in Austin, NV, they're booming again, this time, it's the 'molybdenum mines' ... :wtf: .... pssst! hey!, ya lookin' for some primo moly, man ??? imp: ... the booms always raise the prices in the brothels :wtf: ... :jointsmile:
if you drive through Austin, Texas be sure to notice the difference in rocks than Nevada........ITS ALL LIMESTONE!!!! nice and boring rocks. Take care and have a good trip.