The Empire Cemetery-Empire, Nevada

Empire, Nevada was a small town east of Carson City. Empire did ore milling for the Comstock mines...This is a view looking west from the Empire cemetery. The capital building and other state government offices are about 4 miles directly west from this area... The Carson River is flowing on the left in the photograph...
Carson River water was used in the Empire ore mills to process the gold and silver. Mercury was used to process the ore, along with cyanide. The use of these elements has caused long term environmental damage to the area. Cross Streets nearby are Hwy 50 East and Deer Run Road in Carson City.