Columbus Highwaymen Cache

Sun shading (lidar)

Adjust simulated sun direction on the lidar hillshade. Azimuth = compass bearing of the light (0° north, 90° east). Altitude = height above the horizon (low = long shadows).

Historical map overlays

USGS scanned historical topographic maps. Enable an overlay and adjust its opacity. Works in 2D and 3D.

Sun azimuth: 315°   Sun altitude: 45°   Z factor: 1   Lidar opacity: 1
center: —   mouse: —   zoom: —

Columbus Highwaymen Cache

Lost Treasure NV • Esmeralda County County
Description
Esmeralda County legend of a hidden cache taken from highwaymen when Columbus was a prosperous mining camp — buried near the original townsite southwest of US 95.
Historical Notes
Columbus, Nevada, flourished as a mining town before fading; the original site lies in nearby hills separate from later workings. Legends of America recounts loot hidden after confrontations with road agents along the desert freight routes south of Goldfield. Only foundations mark the old camp today, but cache stories persist among Esmeralda County treasure hunters.
Status / Verification legend — Legendary or approximate

Take Add Data / Take Notes

Log in or create an account to save private field notes for this location. Your notes are only visible to you.

Forgot password?
or

Enter your email and we'll send you a link to reset your password.

Back to log in
or