Located at the southern end of the Smoke Creek Desert, it was a tiny outpost on the Western Pacific Railroad that for a brief time even had its own post office that operated from 1911-1916.. Some of the old buildings remain in a dilapidated state, the railroad had abandoned it years ago. The most striking feature is the huge gravel pit the railroad used for its ballast.
It makes for an interesting stop, just to view the shear expanse of the Smoke Creek Desert and ponder where you might head to. If you continue along the main road, the next stop is the abandoned Bonham Ranch. Continue further, you can take a left turn on Smoke Creek Road and make an entire loop of the country, as it will take to near Viewland on Highway 395.