Some places earn their silence — and Sulphur is one of them. The Sulphur Spring Range is a mountain range located in east-central Nevada in the United States.
Humboldt County County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Daveytown, Golconda, Hardin City — Sulphur keeps them company on the map.
The story of Sulphur
Nevada is ghost-town central: the Comstock made it a state, and a century of played-out bonanzas kept it in ruins.
The Sulphur Spring Range is a mountain range located in east-central Nevada in the United States. The mountains are found mostly in Eureka County northeast of the Roberts Mountains and west of the Diamond Valley and Diamond Mountains. The range lies in a north–south direction, and reaches an elevation of 7,686 feet (2,343 m) at Bald Mountain. The range crosses into Elko County at the northeastern end. Sulphur Spring Range was so named on account of sulphur-impregnated mineral springs in the area.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Sulphur 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 Sulphur 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 Sulphur is roughly 40.1636, -116.0533 — 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
Sulphur FAQs
01Where is Sulphur located?
02What county is Sulphur in?
03What is the history of Sulphur?
04What remains at Sulphur today?
05Can you visit Sulphur?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Sulphur Spring Range”), CC BY-SA.
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