Butte Valley
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SUMMARY: Butte Valley is a secluded area in the Southwest part of Death Valley and is home to Striped Butte, known for its colored stripes.
Mining Era (1900s–1970s)
Prospecting and Small Claims
Mining activity eventually picked up in the early 20th century. Miners staked claims for:
Gold
Silver
Lead
Other hard-rock minerals
But the deposits were never rich enough to develop major operations, and most efforts remained small and independent.
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