Black Spring was unique in that it was a mining town but not for gold or silver. Diatomacious earth was what was mined. It contained a high degree of silica as well small amounts of iron oxide, alumina, and soda used in the manufacture of tooth power and dental cream. Little is left of what took place in Black Spring.

Submitted by: Shawn Hall from his book Preserving The Glory Days: Ghost Towns And Mining Camps Of Nye County, Nevada Click here to purchase his book!