ESMERALDA COUNTY

Although one of the most desolate counties in Nevada, Esmeralda embodies the historic image of the Old West where pioneers relied upon one another to survive. From the edge of Death Valley in the south to the Inyo National Forest on the northwest border, Esmeralda offers filmmakers a wealth of varied scenery including mines, mountains, deserts and, of course, historic Goldfield. While tourists on U.S. 95 hope to pass through the county quickly, some movie people have discovered the majesty and beauty of Esmeralda.


  • FISH LAKE VALLEY
    China Lake (1990 Germany)

  • GOLDFIELD
    Butterfly (1981U.S./Canada)
    Cherry 2000 (1988)
    Desert Blue (1998)
    Gans-Nelson Prizefight (1906)
    Gold Digger of Weepah, A (1927)
    Lost Treasure of Capt. Tuckett (1989)
    Vanishing Point (1971)

  • WEEPAH
    Gold Digger of Weepah, A (1927)
    Gold From Weepah (1927)




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