In keeping with yesterday’s topic of exploring, one may want to include the former mining community of Johnsville, Plumas County, near Graeagle. It is adjacent to the Plumas Eureka State Park that was established in 1959.

Johnsville came to the forefront in 1851 with the discovery of the Eureka quartz vein. After the early 1900s mining activity fluctuated like so many other mining communities. The last of mining came to an end during World War II.

It is well worth the trip and for the adventurous minded you could make trip via Milford grade to Beckwourth.

Tim,