Sandy Valley

Originally known as Mesquite Valley, this area was first crossed in the 1850s by the Kingston Cutoff of the Old Spanish Trail. The first settlers arrived in 1876, when Miguel Navares began mining salt for the nearby Ivanpah mines. The first town was founded at the site of the Keystone Mine Mill. Named Sandy, that name eventually came to be used for the Nevada side of the valley. Begun in 1894, Sandy was abandoned about 1910. Later communities, including Boss, Kingston, Lincoln City, Mandolin, Platina, and Ripley, were promoted, though most lasted only a few months. Known for its variety of mineral resources, area mines have produced gold, silver, platinum, palladium, zinc, copper, lead, gravel, and salt. Today the valley is a ranching and residential area that holds two names, depending on the state.

Sandy Valley, Nevada · United States