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Keeler, California: A Forgotten Gem of the Old West

Keeler, California, is a ghost town with a short history tied to the mining boom and the industrial exploits of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Situated on the eastern shore of the now mostly dry Owens Lake, Keeler was once a bustling transport hub, playing a critical role in the mining operations of the nearby Cerro Gordo mines. Despite its current desolate appearance, Keeler's past is filled with stories of enterprise, hardship, and resilience. Keeler’s story began in the 1870s when Cerro Gordo, a silver mining town high in the Inyo Mountains, was booming. At its peak, Cerro Gordo was the largest producer of silver in California, extracting millions of dollars worth of silver, lead, and zinc. Transporting these heavy ores down the mountain was no easy task. Originally, the ore was shipped from a port town called Swansea, located a few miles up the Owens Lake shoreline. However, Mortimer Belshaw, one of Cerro Gordo’s main investors, grew dissatisfied with using Swansea’s facilities, which were controlled by another company. Seeking more control over his operations, Belshaw established his own transport hub further south, which became known as Keeler. Keeler was initially named “Hawley” after a prominent investor, but was later renamed in honor of Julius Keeler, a local businessman who saw potential in the town beyond ore shipping. Keeler established a mill, plotted out the town, and even purchased a steamship to ferry ore across Owens Lake, which at the time was a thriving waterway. Watch exclusive videos about Mexico on MexiVibes app for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Music used: Back To The Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Landras Dream by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Travel Light by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Hoedown by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 💥 Please like, subscribe and share to help me create more content!