There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Cobre has it. El Cobre or Cobre may refer to: El Cobre, Cuba Rio Cobre, Jamaica Cobre (Vegadeo), a village of Vegadeo, Asturias, Spain El Cobre, Táchira, Venezuela Cobre, Nevada, United States Cobre, New Mexico, United States
Elko County County holds 10 documented ghost towns, including Charleston, Deeth, Delano — Cobre keeps them company on the map.
The story of Cobre
Nevada is ghost-town central: the Comstock made it a state, and a century of played-out bonanzas kept it in ruins.
El Cobre or Cobre may refer to: El Cobre, Cuba Rio Cobre, Jamaica Cobre (Vegadeo), a village of Vegadeo, Asturias, Spain El Cobre, Táchira, Venezuela Cobre, Nevada, United States Cobre, New Mexico, United States
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Cobre is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Cobre is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Cobre is roughly 41.1119, -114.4009 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
Good to know
Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Cobre FAQs
01Where is Cobre located?
02What county is Cobre in?
03What is the history of Cobre?
04What remains at Cobre today?
05Can you visit Cobre?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“El Cobre”), CC BY-SA.
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