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Discovered by Mexicans in 1865, Cerro Gordo was Inyo's wealthiest mineral producer at $17,000,000. Silver, lead, zinc, water, and supplies all went by mule train, tram, the "Bessie Brady" boat across Owens Lake, and Remi Nadeau mule teams to build the Pueblo of Los Angeles.
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