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Chinese Camp (semi-abandoned 1849 town)
Old dump ground Inferred from historyPermission required
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Codd and soda bottlesAlso reported: 1850s-90s camp glass: whiskies, meds; opium-era material (leave to context)..
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Liz West (CC BY 2.0).
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Why this spot
Peak population 5,000; now under 100 with ~10 buildings
State landmark #423 - NOT a state park; nearly all private.
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