Historic Resources Historic resources belong to recorded history (that period of time during which written records have been kept). This period generally began with the arrival of western civilization in the early 1800s and continued through the boom-and-bust cycle of Nevada's mining camps to the present day. Paiute and Shoshone history as we know it through spoken and written records are included as historic resources. These resources include remains such as old bottles, tools, and trash as well as buildings and other structures, important trails and mining districts. Historic photographs and written accounts of western life supplement the archaeological evidence and help to bring the period alive, both for scholars and the modern public. Key historical sites in the Ely BLM district include: the Pony Express Trail and stations across central Nevada, Osceola Mining District, Ward Historic town site and cemetery and the Panaca Summit charcoal kilns near Panaca in Lincoln County which provided fuel for nearby smelters. No matter where you travel across our vast district you are sure to find evidence of historic occupation. These areas are for everyone to explore and enjoy. Please leave everything as you discovered it so that others who follow will also be able to enjoy our colorful past. Despite laws, destruction continues, and enforcement of these laws with such vast areas is a problem. The BLM believes that the best way to preserve cultural resources is to inform the public and to enlist their support in this important effort. Helping people to understand that the cultural resource values are far greater than their material worth is the first step. Learning the importance of leaving these artifacts, no matter how small, in their original setting for both study and enjoyment by others is another major goal. And working together to curb the looting of these resources by professionals who sell them for profit is also critical. For more about laws, click here.
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