Shoshone California Last Updated: 05/20/2024 | |
Shoshone is a small, historic village located in Inyo County, California. Nestled in the Amargosa Valley near the southeastern edge of Death Valley National Park, Shoshone serves as a gateway to exploring the unique landscapes and history of the region. The population was 22 at the 2020 census, down from 31 at the 2010 census. | |
The town has a rich mining history, with nearby areas producing silver, lead, and other minerals. The historic Dublin Gulch area features old miners' dugouts carved into the hillsides. Shoshone offers limited but charming accommodations, including a motel, RV park, and campground. The town has a few dining options, including a local cafe and general store providing basic supplies and refreshments. Shoshone serves as a convenient stop for travelers heading to and from Death Valley, offering gas, food, and lodging. |
Shoshone Museum Place » Museum The Shoshone Museum houses a large collection of artifacts and documents that record the history of small mining community. It also serves as a showcase for the geology and natural history of the Amargosa and Death Valley region. 26 views 💖 1118 CA-127, Shoshone, CA 92384 | |
Charlie Brown Outcrop Place » Outdoors Known informally as the Charlie Brown Outcrop, this distinctive road-cut is a popular stop for geologists heading to Death Valley, California. Located along the Charlie Brown Highway (CA 178), northeast of the small town of Shoshone, this road-cut exposes the spectacular vitrophyre (black band of volcanic glass) within the Miocene Resting Spring Pass Tuff. 27 views 💖 1Charles Brown Hwy, Shoshone, CA 92384 | |
Nopah Range Wilderness Area Place » Outdoors Nopah Range Wilderness contains a good chunk of the Nopah Range in its eastern portion and a piece of the Resting Spring Range in its west. These ranges embody dramatic geologic landscapes, separated by the north-south Chicago Valley, a flat expanse with numerous winding, light-colored washes. 74 views 💖 1Shoshone, CA 92384 |