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Ward Charcoal Kilns

Kilns were built and used in the mid 19th century to make charcoal from the Pinyon Pine. The charcoal was then used to smelt the gold and silver from the ore. These are some of the best examples of kilns I have seen. They are protected within a remote Nevada State Park.

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Uploaded on October 1, 2022
Taken on June 11, 2021